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Red Wing Shoe

Retail Associate (PT)

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$15 - $20.50/hr

You can find retail jobs just about anywhere. So, why work at Red Wing Shoes? From our purpose ... Maintain the integrity of the sales floor presentation, store signage, and housekeeping standards

Red Wing Shoe

Retail Associate (PT)

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$15 - $20.50/hr

You can find retail jobs just about anywhere. So, why work at Red Wing Shoes? From our purpose ... Maintain the integrity of the sales floor presentation, store signage, and housekeeping standards

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How much do retail housekeeping associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for retail housekeeping associate in Virginia is $15.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.28 and $16.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a retail housekeeping associate?

Retail Housekeeping Associates are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of retail stores. Their duties typically include sweeping, mopping, dusting, cleaning restrooms, taking out trash, and ensuring that all public and staff areas are presentable for customers. They may also assist with restocking cleaning supplies and reporting maintenance issues. Their work helps create a pleasant shopping environment and supports the overall customer experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a retail housekeeping associate?

To thrive as a Retail Housekeeping Associate, you need attention to detail, physical stamina, and basic understanding of cleaning protocols, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with cleaning agents, floor care equipment, and safety data sheets (SDS) is typically required. Reliability, teamwork, and effective communication are soft skills that help you excel in this role. These skills ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for customers and staff, directly supporting the store’s overall success.

What are some common challenges faced by retail housekeeping associates and how can they be managed?

Retail Housekeeping Associates often face challenges such as maintaining cleanliness during busy shopping hours, quickly responding to unexpected spills or messes, and coordinating with retail staff to minimize disruptions. Time management and adaptability are key, as associates must prioritize high-traffic areas while also ensuring backrooms and restrooms meet standards. Frequent communication with store management and team members helps address urgent needs efficiently and ensures a positive shopping environment for customers.

What is the difference between Retail Housekeeping Associate vs Retail Stock Clerk?

AspectRetail Housekeeping AssociateRetail Stock Clerk
Primary ResponsibilitiesCleaning, organizing, maintaining store cleanlinessStocking shelves, managing inventory, replenishing products
Work EnvironmentStore floors, customer areas, cleaning stationsStockroom, sales floor, inventory areas
Required SkillsAttention to cleanliness, organization, basic safetyInventory management, organization, attention to detail

Retail Housekeeping Associates focus on maintaining a clean and organized store environment, while Retail Stock Clerks handle inventory and stocking tasks. Both roles are essential for store operations but differ in daily duties and skill sets.

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R15 - Hood Drive Front Retail Associate

Rappahannock Goodwill Industries

Fredericksburg, VA • On-site

$13/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Position Summary:


Rappahannock Goodwill Industries (RGI) is searching for a Front Retail Associate for our Hood Drive location. The Front Retail Associate will receive payment from customers for merchandise, assist donors and provide tax receipts for such, select, and prepare textiles for sales in store, price new and used merchandise and assure goods are made available to the public in a clean, attractive environment with the best customer service standards.


Essential Duties:

  • Assures exceptionally friendly customer service to all shoppers and donors.
  • Performs basic housekeeping tasks on the sales floor, donation center, and production area.
  • Safeguards company property and equipment against loss, theft, or damage.
  • Follows all safety policies and procedures.
  • Adheres to security policies and enforces all security rules and regulations and reports incidents to Store Manager.
  • Assists in any other store function as needed to assure all work goals are met and to cross train in all store functions.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.


Cashier responsibilities:

  • Operates cash register to receive payments and make change.
  • Follows established cash, check and credit card handling procedures and tax-deductible receipt procedures.
  • Packs or wraps customer purchases as required.
  • Consistently promote “round up” option to customers.
  • Reviews price information to note changes and sale items


Sales Floor responsibilities:

  • Replenishes merchandise on store fixtures.
  • Assists customers with finding merchandise as required.
  • Maintains displays keeping them neat and attractively merchandised.
  • Conducts periodic inventory of merchandise as required
  • Performs basic housekeeping task on the sales floor.
  • Removes poor quality, damaged or aged merchandise from the sales floor and prepares it for return to salvage.

Position Requirements:

  • Must be available to work during operating hours as needed for business operations. Work schedule may include days, evenings, weekends, holidays and blackout periods which may vary from week to week as well as occasional overtime when approved by management.

Education/Training:  
High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
Retail or similar experience preferred.
Physical Demands:
Ability to stand and move around for extended periods. Ability to climb, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, carry, push, pull, and lift objects up to 50 pounds.
Skills:
Basic computer skills, basic phone communication skills, ability count change and work a cash register, basic math, and ability to make change.
Working Conditions:  
Retail store environment, some minimal exposure to outdoor elements
What We Offer:
In addition to pay and benefits, you will receive valuable training and experience. Best of all, when you come to work, you’ll know that your efforts make a meaningful difference in countless lives and communities. 

Join the Goodwill team and you will find more than a job…You will find a career with a cause!
To learn more about our company and team, please visit our website: www.fredgoodwill.org
Rappahannock Goodwill Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
At Rappahannock Goodwill Industries, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our team and the communities we serve. We encourage all to apply because we believe a diversity of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone.