Facilities Associate Jobs in Rhode Island (NOW HIRING)

Company Overview: 

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.

Job Description: 

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.