Maintenance Clerk

Job Title: Maintenance clerk

Department: Maintenance Dept.

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Starting rate of pay: $15.00/hr

Job Summary: A Maintenace clerk provides a clean, safe, and inviting shopping environment for our customers. Maintenance clerks sweep, mop, and scrub floors throughout the store; empty trash bins and ensure proper disposal of waste; maintain cleanliness of restrooms; and (as assigned) collect and organize shopping carts from the parking lot.

Essential Job Duties:

• Expected to provide exceptional customer service when interacting with customers
• Clean and sanitize all departmental equipment.
• Follow approved procedures for disassembling and cleaning meat slicers, grinders, etc.
• Clean, scrub and disinfect walk-in chill floor, working floor, shelves, dollies, etc.
• Assist in schedule maintenance, breakdown and cleanings
• Keep all areas, including walls, ceilings and drains clean and free of debris and sanitized
• Read instructions and accurately mix/label sanitizing and cleaning liquids for use in the department
• Responsible for the disposal of all rubbish and boxes. Operate baler
• Use proper safeguards when applicable to alert others to potential hazards such as wet and slippery surfaces. Perform all duties in a safe manner
• Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the entire store, including but not limited to the kitchen, storage and sales floor
• Follow all rules and regulations of various government and regulatory agencies
• Follow all company programs, philosophies and mission statements.
• Communicate with department manager to ensure that all equipment is in safe working condition and properly maintained

Other Job Duties:

• Respond promptly to emergencies or potential safety hazards such as spills and broken glass
• Perform all other duties as directed by upper management

Working Conditions:

• Fast paced environment
• Extremely hot and cold temperatures: Warehouse/kitchen/outside of the store (100 degrees +); Chill (35 degrees); Freezer (10 degrees below zero)

Physical Requirements:

• 18 years or older (operates heavy machinery)
• Stand for long periods of time (4-10 hrs), frequent walking around department and to other parts of the store
• Carry up to 50 pounds, push and pull up to 150 pounds (with assist) frequent motions of arms and hands, bend and reach for products stored at lower or higher levels

Mental Requirements:

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in English, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to listen to directions and follow through independently
• Must possess a pleasant, patient and friendly attitude towards customers and other associates.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized
• Attention to detail

Additional Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to work different shifts, early morning, afternoons, evenings, weekends, holidays and overnight shifts and anything that may be deemed necessary by the demands of the business

Compensation:

• Starting rate (as deemed by current pay schedule) or commensurate with experience