Janitorial​/Maintenance - Store Support Associate

Janitorial/Maintenance - Store Support Associate Marukai Corp.
• Emeryville, CA, United States

Marukai Markets dba TOKYO CENTRAL is one of the fastest-growing chain of retail stores and supermarkets offering the widest selection of Japanese and Hawaiian imported grocery and retail products in the nation. Customers are provided with a variety of products that you won't find in a typical grocery store environment. Fresh, seasonal, and variety of foods are our passion!

We’re immediately hiring associates for our Maintenance department. Experienced Housekeepers, Janitors, Custodians, and Cleaning Crew Members are needed!

This is a summary of some key duties and physical requirements and is not intended to be a complete job description.

• Employee Discounts
• Paid Sick Leave
• Health Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance available for Life and Disability Insurance
• 401 K (after one year)

• Maintains cleanliness of work area, storage area, and selling floor
• Ensures a safe and secure work environment
• Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedure
• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers
• Replace burnt out light bulbs
• Refill restroom dispensers
• Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.
• Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum carpets
• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools; buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
• Wash walls and equipment; use ladders when required in work assignments

Must clean and sanitize work areas.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Must be 18 or older to use sharp knives, use ladders, scaffolds or their substitutes, substitutes above 6 feet in height, and to operate or assist in operating power-driven machinery or equipment.
• Must be able to use job related equipment such as a stepping ladder, mop, and push carts
• No experience required, but a minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in a similar work environment is preferred
• Previous experience as a Housekeeper, Janitor, or Custodian is preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds without aid

• Able to deliver friendly, courteous, prompt customer service
• Able to read, write, and do simple math problems
• Able to interpret, understand and follow instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate and respond to questions from the general public and management
• Ability to interact with all levels of management
• Must be able to operate pallet jack, scissor lift, baler, compactor and scrub machine
• Possess a food handling license or the ability to acquire one

Marukai is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E Verify.

Marukai is very aware of the COVID-19 pandemic and practices the highest and safest levels of precautions to keep associates safe with sanitizing practices, social distancing, personal protective equipment, and safety screening in adherence with the Health Department, CDC, State, Local, and Federal laws.

All Candidates must be able to work evening shifts, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.