Retail Maintenance Associate - Ocean State Job Lot

Compensation for this opportunity is based on candidate experience and position

Join our Team! All Associates receive 30% discount

POSITION SUMMARY: (Shifts: Mornings) 

The Maintenance Associate is responsible for maintaining and caring for all store facilities according to company standards. This role will provide all interior maintenance of store floors, windows, restrooms, office, and employee areas. Exterior maintenance may be required, based upon store lease specifications. Other duties may include merchandising (stocking shelves, maintaining product displays, and pricing) as well as serving customers (answering questions and helping customers find products). 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Identify and fix all maintenance and safety issues inside and outside of the store; Perform all maintenance obligations necessary to keep associates and customers safe 
• Ensure all OSJL customers receive the best possible service on the sales floor and at the point of sale 
• Assist with merchandising tasks as needed, including stocking, display arrangement, and ticketing
• Perform all duties in a manner to ensure Company assets remain protected 
• Communicate any issues to store management in a timely manner 
• Operate a cash register as needed 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

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

ATTRIBUTES: 

• Effective Communicator: You possess strong communication skills and have the ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect. You enjoy working with customers. 
• Team Oriented: You are capable of embracing the ideas of others (even if they conflict with your own) for the sake of the company and client. 
• Self-motivated: You can work with a minimum of supervision and be capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a proactive manner. 
• Passionate: You must be passionate about collaborating with others and ensuring successful customer service; we love seeing hunger and ambition.

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 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. 

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Management 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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