Janitor

Job Summary:

A Janitor plays a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and hygiene of facilities. The Janitor ensures that all floors, restrooms, hallways, and public areas remain clean, sanitized, and well-maintained. The Janitor also assists in basic maintenance tasks and ensures a safe and comfortable environment for employees and visitors.

A responsible Janitor follows a consistent cleaning schedule, handles equipment properly, and complies with sanitation standards. The Janitor is dependable, thorough, and committed to maintaining a spotless workspace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform cleaning and maintenance duties as a Janitor.

• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors daily.

• Sanitize restrooms and replenish supplies.

• Empty trash bins and dispose of waste properly.

• Operate cleaning equipment safely.

• Follow health, hygiene, and safety protocols.

• Report maintenance issues or hazards to supervisors.

• Maintain inventory of cleaning materials.

• Assist other Janitors or staff during large cleaning projects.

Requirements And Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Prior experience as a Janitor, cleaner, or custodian preferred.

• Knowledge of cleaning tools, chemicals, and safety procedures.

• Physical ability to perform repetitive tasks.

• Attention to detail and reliability.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Positive work ethic and good time management skills.

About US

The TJX Companies, Inc., a Fortune 100 company, is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide. Our mission is to deliver great value to customers every day. We do this by offering a rapidly changing assortment of quality, fashionable, brand name, and designer merchandise at prices generally 20% to 60% below full-price retailers' regular prices on comparable merchandise. We operate over 5,000 stores across nine countries, including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Homesense, and Sierra, in the U.S.; Winners, HomeSense, and Marshalls in Canada; TK Maxx and Homesense in Europe, and TK Maxx in Australia. We also operate e-commerce sites for TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Sierra in the U.S. and three sites for TK Maxx in Europe. Our value mission extends to our corporate responsibility efforts, which are focused on supporting our Associates, giving back in the communities we serve, the environment, and operating responsibly.

Q: What are the primary, routine cleaning tasks a Janitor is expected to perform?

A: Core responsibilities include performing cleaning and maintenance duties. Specifically, the Janitor must sweep, mop, and vacuum floors daily, and sanitize restrooms and replenish supplies.

Q: Does the Janitor role include handling waste and managing supplies?

A: Yes. The Janitor is responsible for managing waste by empty[ing] trash bins and dispos[ing] of waste properly. They also have the responsibility to maintain inventory of cleaning materials.

Q: What formal education and previous experience are preferred for this job?

A: A High school diploma or equivalent is required. Prior experience as a Janitor, cleaner, or custodian [is] preferred.

Q: How does the Janitor collaborate with staff or report issues?

A: The Janitor must report maintenance issues or hazards to supervisors. The Janitor also has the ability to work independently or as part of a team and may be required to assist other Janitors or staff during large cleaning projects.