Cleaning Associate

Job Description: Cleaning Associate

A Cleaning Associate plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment. The Cleaning Associate is responsible for performing a variety of cleaning duties that ensure all assigned areas remain spotless, sanitized, and presentable. As a Cleaning Associate, attention to detail, consistency, and dedication to cleanliness are key in delivering high-quality results every day.

The Cleaning Associate will be expected to clean and sanitize work areas, restrooms, floors, and common spaces. The Cleaning Associate will also handle tasks such as dusting, mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming. A successful Cleaning Associate understands the importance of following safety guidelines while using cleaning chemicals and equipment. The Cleaning Associate must also work efficiently to meet time standards and ensure all cleaning schedules are completed promptly.

The role of the Cleaning Associate also involves reporting maintenance issues, replenishing supplies, and assisting with special cleaning projects when needed. A proactive Cleaning Associate demonstrates strong teamwork skills and communicates effectively with supervisors and colleagues. By consistently meeting cleaning standards, the Cleaning Associate contributes to a professional, healthy, and orderly environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily cleaning tasks as assigned by management.

• Maintain cleanliness of floors, restrooms, and high-traffic areas.

• Use cleaning equipment and supplies safely and efficiently.

• Report any damage, repairs, or safety hazards immediately.

• Replenish restocking supplies such as soap, paper towels, and tissues.

• Follow health and safety standards at all times.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Cleaning Associate or in a related cleaning role is preferred but not required.

• Ability to handle physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high cleaning standards.

• Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment use.

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

• Good communication skills and willingness to follow instructions.

A dedicated Cleaning Associate ensures cleanliness, safety, and comfort for everyone in the facility. By performing each task with care, the Cleaning Associate helps create an environment that reflects professionalism and pride.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What is the main purpose or role of a Cleaning Associate?

A: The main purpose of a Cleaning Associate is to play a vital role in maintaining a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment. They are responsible for performing various cleaning duties to ensure all assigned areas remain spotless, sanitized, and presentable, which contributes to a professional, healthy, and orderly environment.

Q: What are the primary cleaning tasks a Cleaning Associate is expected to perform?

A: Primary tasks include cleaning and sanitizing work areas, restrooms, floors, and common spaces. Specific actions involve dusting, mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming. They are also responsible for performing daily cleaning tasks as assigned by management and maintaining the cleanliness of high-traffic areas.

Q: Does the Cleaning Associate role involve duties beyond just physical cleaning?

A: Yes, the role involves several administrative and supportive duties, such as reporting maintenance issues, damage, repairs, or safety hazards immediately. They are also tasked with replenishing supplies such as tissues, paper towels, and soap, and assisting with special cleaning projects when required.

Q: Are there specific physical requirements or abilities needed for this job?

A: Yes, the role requires the ability to handle physical tasks. A Cleaning Associate must be able to manage activities such as lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.

Q: What is the importance of safety when working as a Cleaning Associate?

A: Safety is extremely important. A successful Cleaning Associate must understand the importance of following safety guidelines while using cleaning chemicals and equipment. They must follow health and safety standards at all times and ensure they use cleaning equipment and supplies safely and efficiently.

Q: Is previous cleaning experience mandatory to be hired as a Cleaning Associate?

A: While previous experience as a Cleaning Associate or in a related cleaning role is preferred, it is not strictly required.

Q: What behavioral attributes are critical for success in this role?

A: Several attributes are key, including strong attention to detail and a commitment to high cleaning standards. The associate must also demonstrate consistency, dedication to cleanliness, reliability, and punctuality.

Q: What kind of communication and teamwork skills are necessary?

A: Cleaning Associates must have good communication skills and be willing to follow instructions. A proactive associate demonstrates strong teamwork skills and communicates effectively with supervisors and colleagues. They must also be able to work efficiently and have the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Q: Is knowledge of cleaning products necessary for the job?

A: Yes, the job requires at least basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment use.

Q: How does the Cleaning Associate contribute to the overall facility environment?

A: By performing each task with care and consistently meeting cleaning standards, the Cleaning Associate ensures cleanliness, safety, and comfort for everyone in the facility. They help create an environment that reflects professionalism and pride