Utilities Clerk

JOB BRIEF

The Utilities Clerk cleans and maintains the store, thus, providing a healthy, safe and inviting environment in which to shop. Main responsibility includes floors, trash receptacles, restrooms, eating areas and break rooms.

JOB DUTIES

• Empty and replace trash bags found in receptacles throughout store.
• Clean compactor areas inside and outside of store.
• Sweep and mop entire sales floor; dry floors as necessary.
• Clean and maintain restrooms (public and private), break rooms, and public eating areas (tables, counters, mirrors, chairs).
• Maintains knowledge of procedure for liquid chemicals operation and knows which chemicals and supplies are authorized for the Sanitation cart and how to properly use them.
• Maintains cleaning equipment and reports damaged equipment to management as necessary.
• Exercises proper safety practices when lifting or moving product and using equipment.

Secondary Job Duties:

• Check prices as needed.
• Communicate and assist customers and co-workers when requested.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Present favorable impression in dress, personal hygiene and business attitude.
• Notify management of associate theft, customer shoplifting, unauthorized markdowns and/or property defacement.
• Other duties assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrates a willingness to receive and accept direction.
• Is able to effectively handle the speed and pressure in response to the demands of the job.

COMPETENCIES

Never- 0%, Occasionally- 1-33%, Frequently- 34-66%, Continuously- 67-100%

Physical Demands:

- Occasionally- Pulling up to 100 lbs., climbing up to 6 foot height, talking, manual dexterity, crouching, stooping, kneeling, and smelling.

- Frequently- Carrying up to 60 lbs, lifting up to 60 lbs., balancing, pushing up to 100 lbs., and reaching waist/overhead level.

- Continuously- Standing on tile/concrete, walking on tile/concrete, bending, seeing, and hearing.

Safety Risk Factors:

• Occasionally-loud noise, slippery floor surface, hazardous equipment, contact with sharp objects, contact with skin irritant, toxic exposure(see material safety data sheets), nuisance dust, fumes, sprays, and hazardous cleaning solutions.
• Frequently-Twisting of back and neck, and cluttered floor surface.

Other:

• Varied, irregular schedules.
• Working environment involves inside and outside store with exposures to weather conditions.