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** Janitor - Store # 35 PT**
**Job Category****:** Janitor Department **Requisition Number****:** JANIT10882 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
Our first store opened on January 2nd, 1980 in Anaheim CA and since then we have grown to 41 stores in three counties: Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego and Riverside. We offer our customers a full service supermarket with a large meat department, bakery, tortilleria and prepared foods in addition to a sizeable section of domestic and imported Latin American grocery goods to provide a Mexican homeland experience. We are always looking for great people to join as a member of the Northgate Family. We look for enthusiastic people with the potential and desire to grow with us. We strive to create a great work environment that is positive and fun; where people have meaningful work, where individuals have a sense of belonging and feel appreciated, valued and secure. If you are passionate about food, are customer focused, team oriented, and want to be a part of our family, we invite you to apply! We offer opportunities for growth, 10% discount for you and one other family member in your household for most purchases made at Northgate and flexible schedules. To learn more, please visit www.northgatemarkets.com.
**JOB SUMMARY:** To perform maintenance and janitorial duties throughout the store as prescribed by store management to ensure that the store premises and fixtures are kept clean and sanitary; to present a clean, attractive environment to the store's customers and its employees and ensure that the work shift contributes positively to the best interests of the store.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
**GENERAL**
* Observe all store rules and company policies;
* Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times and observe company dress regulations;
* Observe shift operating hours at all times as scheduled or assigned by Store Director
* Adhere to all local, state and federal health and civil code regulations;
* Empty all rubbish containers as prescribed by store management;
* Clean and sanitize bathrooms including all plumbing fixtures in the manner prescribed by store management;
* Replenish paper and soap supplies in all restrooms as required;
* Clean, sweep, scrub, strip, wax and buff floors in sales area in accordance with established store procedures, schedules or guidelines;
* Clean, sweep, scrub, strip, wax, buff or vacuum other floor areas as designated by management or as prescribed in established store procedures, schedules or guidelines;
* Clean employee break and lunch areas;
* Sweep warehouse floors;
* Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies and submit purchase orders or requests to store management as required;
* Use and maintain all equipment in good condition;
* Always operate equipment with all safeguards in place and in good operating condition; observe the safe method of performing all duties;
* Be knowledgeable of the company's HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer's label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products;
* Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and place items in designated area;
* Assist in training associates and other personnel when required;
* Control excessive use of utilities and water and observe sound conservation practices;
* Record Sweep Sheet Log every 20 min of store inspections and sign log after daily shift
* Comply with safety policies and procedures and participate in store's Safety Committee;
* Greet all customers and provide them with prompt and courteous service or assistance.
* Perform any other work related duties as assigned.
**BOOKKEEPING**
* Clock in and out according to hours worked
**MAINTENANCE**
* Maintain housekeeping and sanitation standards in compliance with store policy and state and local health regulations;
* Sweep floors during store hours and respond promptly to emergencies or potential safety hazards such as spills and broken glass or plastic containers that contain liquid products;
* Use and maintain equipment in good working order;
* Immediately advise store manager of any maintenance or equipment problems
**SECURITY**
* Observe security standards by staying alert and being aware of customer actions and behavior; report to key person or security any abnormal behavior;
* Responsible for the security of auxiliary doors and entrances when using them to take out trash containers to empty into outside refuse bins or when using exterior sites to prepare or clean equipment (e.g., floor scrubbers).
**PERSONNEL**
* Assist in training associates when requested or directed;
* Maintain good communications with co?workers and supervisors throughout the organization;
* Notify store manager of personnel situations or policy violations having an adverse effect on store operating performance or of situations requiring disciplinary action or that may potentially require such action.
**REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS:**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all of the duties described in the preceding in an efficient and competent manner. The requirements and conditions listed below are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skill, experience, and/or ability required. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities:
**Education/Experience/Skills**
* High school education preferred but not required.
**MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:**
* Be able to perform arithmetical calculations at the eighth?grade level in order to calculate proper mixture ratios or dilution factors when preparing or mixing cleaning solutions and other materials.
**LANGUAGE SKILLS:**
* Ability to hear, speak and understand the spoken word in order to respond promptly to pages for assistance, to accommodate verbal requests from customers for information or assistance, to answer telephones, and to be able to communicate effectively with department employees, the store's co?workers and customers;
* Ability to read, write, analyze, interpret and understand the English language with sufficient proficiency in order to read and understand:
* instructions for operating electronic equipment and tools
* company handbooks, policies and procedures
* other written job related documents including postings on company bulletin boards;
* Ability to fill out forms accurately and compose and write reports.
**REASONING ABILITY:**
* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in circumstances where only limited standardization may exist;
* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in diagram, oral, schedule, or written forms.
**OTHER SKILLS OR REQUIREMENTS:**
* Be able to pass a standard drug test and qualify as being drug free under the legal and medical guidelines permitted by the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988;
* Be fully knowledgeable and thoroughly familiar with the proper procedures in all phases of store maintenance including the store's safety and HAZCOM policies;
* Be able to perform all duties and responsibilities in an efficient and satisfactory manner that meets the minimum standards for productivity, accuracy, cleanliness, harmony and safety established at the employer's individual site (normally measured but not necessarily limited to units of one or more of the following: total transaction throughput, unit time per task, sales per man hour, and/or cases, units, tasks or pounds per man hour).
**Physical Demands and Conditions**
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities:
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regula