(18yrs+ to apply) Janitorial - Roscoe
Posted Sep 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Why do you want to work on the janitorial team at the Roscoe Schnucks?
What they are checking: Whether they have a real reason for the job and take pride in this kind of work.
Tell me about a time you were trusted to work on your own. How did you stay on track?
What they are checking: Whether they're self-directed, since janitorial staff often work without close supervision.
What would you do
You're buffing the floor and a customer with a cart needs to get past. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they put customer safety and service ahead of finishing the task.
Trash is overflowing outside and the windows are streaked. You have an hour. What do you do first?
What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize by what customers notice most and what affects safety.
What would you do if you found a broken light fixture or a safety hazard while cleaning?
What they are checking: Whether they report hazards to management right away instead of ignoring them.
About the work
Tell me about your experience using a floor scrubber or buffing machine.
What they are checking: Whether they can run floor machines safely and know how to care for them.
How do you decide which pad and chemical to use on a floor?
What they are checking: Whether they understand that the wrong pad or chemical can damage floors or leave them slippery.
What do you do to clean a restroom thoroughly and safely?
What they are checking: Whether they follow sanitation steps and protect themselves from germs and chemicals.
How do you store and handle cleaning chemicals so no one gets hurt?
What they are checking: Whether they know to keep chemicals labeled, sealed and away from food.
How do you prepare linens for laundry pick-up?
What they are checking: Whether they follow simple procedures carefully, which shows they'll handle the details of the job.
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