Ocean State Job Lot

Retail Facilities Associate - Part Time

Ocean State Job Lot  •  Westerly, RI (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Join our Team! All associates receive 30% discount!

Compensation for this opportunity is based on candidate experience and position

The compensation range for this opportunity is $15 - $16

Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” and “Company”) is a leading $850+ million general merchandise retailer operating over 150 stores in the Northeast and a $75+ million shopping center business with OSJL as the anchor tenant in over 50% of its centers. At OSJL, we are committed to providing exceptional value to our customers while championing positive change in our communities and inspiring a more responsible model for retail.

Your Everyday Perks & Protection:

  • 30% Associate Discount: Enjoy exclusive savings on our amazing products!
  • Wellbeing Time & Care.com Access: We support your personal well-being and provide resources for your family's care needs.
  • Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge and relax with Sick Time Pay, Vacation, and Holiday Pay – because your time off is just as important as your time on!
  • Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Rest easy with Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage, ensuring you and your loved ones are protected.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Take control of your healthcare and dependent care costs with pre-tax savings.
  • Accolade Care: Personalized healthcare support and navigation to help you make the most of your benefits.

The Facilities Associate role at OSJL upholds a positive customer experience by ensuring a clean, safe, and functional store environment. Responsibilities encompass comprehensive interior and exterior upkeep, adhering to all Company standards. The primary focus is maintaining the store's condition to ensure the best environment for associates and guests through tasks including, but not limited to, vacuuming, sweeping, emptying trash cans, dusting shelves, cleaning windows, and mopping floors. The Facilities Associate must clean and report hazards to the leader on duty. Exterior maintenance may be required depending on store lease specifications. This role may additionally involve supporting merchandising activities, such as stocking shelves, maintaining product displays, and pricing, as well as customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify and correct maintenance and safety issues inside and outside the store, ensuring the well-being of associates and customers.
  • Sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum, and generally maintain floors, steps and other similar surfaces.
  • Empty waste containers and pick up and dispose of interior trash, litter, and other similar debris.
  • Check and maintain adequate bathroom, breakroom and other supplies needed in the normal use of the building.
  • Maintain approaches to buildings by keeping them clear of debris, snow, and other obstructions.
  • Ensure all work areas, storage areas, and materials are safe, clean, and orderly, and that all cleaning supplies are clearly labeled and stored.
  • Ensure all OSJL customers receive exceptional service both on the sales floor and at the point of sale.
  • Assist with merchandising tasks, including, but not limited to, stocking, displays, and pricing, and operate a cash register as needed.
  • Perform all duties with a focus on safeguarding Company property.
  • Communicate any issues to store leadership in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

  • Prior facilities experience is required.
  • Experience working in a retail environment or in customer service is preferred.
  • Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and good verbal and written communication skills are preferred.

Work Environment:

  • Work primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard
    potential. This position requires extended periods of moving, remaining stationary, ascending, descending, and/or positioning oneself to complete various tasks throughout the shift.
  • Responsible for physical activities, including, but not limited to, using hand tools, ascending or descending a ladder, moving, reaching, and lifting on a frequent basis; should be able to lift 35 lbs on a regular basis.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Building Your Future & Beyond:

  • Eligible for Referral Bonus: Help us find top talent and get rewarded for it!
  • Profit Sharing Bonus: Share in our success and see the direct impact of your hard work.
  • 401K: Secure your financial future with our retirement savings plan.
  • OSJL Vacations & Various Discounts at Partner Companies: Unlock incredible travel opportunities and savings on a wide range of goods and services!

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or leaders to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

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Ocean State Job Lot

About Ocean State Job Lot

Ocean State Job Lot is the Northeast's largest, privately held, closeout retail chain with over 170 stores across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic; approximately 5,600 associates; and annual sales exceeding $850 million. Since our founding in 1977, we've been helping shoppers buy a lot more of the useful things they need for a lot less of their hard-earned money. We sell an ever-changing array of household goods, apparel, pet supplies, kitchen pantry staples, and seasonal products (such as holiday, gardening, and pool supplies) at a fraction of their typical price.

Ocean State Job Lot is committed to being a progressive company where we put people first. We value our diverse team of associates and continually seek opportunities to strengthen the communities we serve. We promote a positive work-life balance, offering many resources to help our associates with all aspects of their well-being. We also offer a flexible workplace that offers many hybrid roles throughout our corporate departments.

The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation has a long history of philanthropic leadership, placing emphasis on assisting people in need, including children, veterans and military, those who are homeless, and those struggling with food insecurity; aiding animal rescues, shelters and welfare organizations; and providing support for healthcare programs and services.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Year Founded
1977
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