The Job
The Facilities Associate is responsible for delivering the FAO Schwarz brand to our team and guests by completing thorough housekeeping tasks in line with daily checklists. This part-time role is responsible for ensuring store standards are impeccable throughout the day and maintaining supply levels to fully complete the workload each day.
Reporting to: Facilities Coordinator
What You'll Do
- Maintain the cleanliness of all areas within the store and break room areas.
- Address maintenance/equipment issues at point of contact or escalating concerns to Leadership as needed.
- Ensure that all safety standards are upheld by wearing protective equipment when necessary, using products and tools correctly, and following all guidelines concerning mixing potentially hazardous chemicals.
- Daily cleaning of floor; sweeping, mopping and vacuuming.
- Daily cleaning of ceiling, vents and visual props.
- Perform routine cleaning of restrooms throughout the day.
- Perform routine trash removal in store and break room area to trash compactor.
- Dusting and cleaning of all surfaces.
- Maintenance and upkeep of all cleaning equipment, supplies, and products.
- Report all repairs needed and safety issues when encountered on the job.
- Follow all health and safety guidelines.
- Follow all procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
What You Have
- 1+ year experience in a facilities or housekeeping role in a flagship or premium retail environment.
- Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, and bending, twisting, and standing for long periods of time.
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
- Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal ability.
- Ability to work with pace to achieve workload out of hours and during trading times.
- Flexible availability in line with a Flagship Retail environment across days, evenings and weekends.
This job description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by this role. Employees are required to perform other related functions as assigned.
