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(18yrs+ to apply) Janitorial - Sangamon

Schnucks · Schnucks Sangamon, IL · $15.00–$15.50 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Regular, reliable attendance is listed as part of this job. Tell me about a job where you showed up consistently, and what got in the way when you didn't.

What they are checking: Whether they will actually be there for early or late shifts, since a missing porter leaves restrooms and floors undone.

Tell me about a time you noticed something that needed fixing, like a burned-out light or a broken fixture, without being told.

What they are checking: Whether they keep their eyes open and act on small problems before a manager has to point them out.

This job means being on your feet four to eight hours, bending and lifting up to 40 pounds. How do you pace yourself through a long shift?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the physical load and have habits that let them do steady work to the end of a shift.

What does a clean break room or restroom look like to you when you're done with it?

What they are checking: Whether their idea of done matches a store's standard, since customers judge a whole store by its restrooms.

What would you do

A customer stops you while you're mopping and asks where the batteries are. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they see helping shoppers as part of the job, not an interruption to the real work.

You find a spill in an aisle but you're in the middle of cleaning the restrooms. What comes first?

What they are checking: Whether they put a slip hazard ahead of a routine task and can reorder their work on the fly.

Your manager hands you a task that isn't on your usual list, like helping unload a delivery. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they accept 'other duties as assigned' calmly, which store teams depend on when they are short-handed.

About the work

Walk me through how you would strip and re-gloss a section of floor in a store that stays open while you work.

What they are checking: Whether they know the real order of the job and how to keep shoppers safe around wet floors and chemicals.

Have you run a floor scrubber or a buffing machine before? Tell me what you had to watch out for.

What they are checking: Whether they have handled heavy machines and respect the damage a careless operator can do to floors or people.

How do you handle cleaning chemicals safely, and what would you do if you weren't sure two products could be mixed?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and check labels instead of guessing, since mixing the wrong chemicals can hurt someone badly.

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The full job description

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Job Description This is not official job description, but represents major responsibilities a new hire can expect to perform. You could expect the position of store porter to include the following: DUTIES: • Provide friendly and courteous service to customers • Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function of the job. • Maintain floors - consisting of scrubbing with appropriate pads and chemicals, stripping, polishing, and re-glossing • Operation of scrub machine and buffing machine • Empty trash inside and outside the store • Clean windows • Clean break rooms, restrooms, and manager’s office • Follow safety and sanitation procedures • Prepare linens for laundry pick-up • Change light bulbs • Other duties will be assigned at the discretion of the store management TRAINING Training will be provided at store level. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Bending Stooping Handling cleaning chemicals Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds Working on feet entire shift (4-8hours) Additional Requirements – Internal Candidates: • Store/Facility Teammates: minimum of six months employment with Schnucks preferred. • Store Support Center Teammates: minimum of one year employment with Schnucks preferred. • Must be in good standing (not on a performance improvement plan or active discipline). • If invited for an interview, must have manager approval based on performance. Schnucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation Pay Range: $15.00 - $15.50 We offer a variety of benefits to support your overall wellbeing including, healthcare, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and teammate discounts. Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied and offerings may differ based upon length of service, area and/or position.

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