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AM Janitorial Associate

TJX Companies · Shorewood, IL · $15.00–$15.50 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you noticed something that needed cleaning that no one asked you to do.

What they are checking: Whether they take initiative and hold high standards without being told every task.

Tell me about a job where you worked on your own for most of the shift.

What they are checking: Whether they stay steady and thorough without a supervisor watching every step.

What would you do

This is a morning janitorial role. How do you plan to arrive on time and ready to work early in the day?

What they are checking: Whether they can be reliable for early starts, since floors need to be done before customers arrive.

You are running the scrubber and a coworker needs to cross the floor with a cart. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate and keep people safe around wet floors and moving equipment.

You find a spill in an aisle right as the store opens. What do you do first?

What they are checking: Whether they put customer safety first by marking the area and cleaning it right away.

While cleaning a fitting room, you find empty security tags on the floor. What would you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report signs of theft, since the posting includes loss prevention standards.

Would you be open to helping in other areas, like stocking or the register, after your floor work is done?

What they are checking: Whether they are open to cross-training, which the posting says this role includes.

About the work

What steps would you follow to scrub and buff a store floor before opening?

What they are checking: Whether they know or can learn the order of floor care tasks that leaves floors clean and dry by open.

How would you take care of the scrubber and buffer so they keep working well?

What they are checking: Whether they understand basic equipment upkeep like emptying tanks and checking pads, which the posting includes.

How do you clean glass and windows without leaving streaks?

What they are checking: Whether they pay attention to the small details that make the entrance look cared for.

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The full job description

As published by TJX Companies.

Marshalls At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer. Job Description: Opportunity: Grow Your Career Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized store environment with a focus on floor care. Responsibilities include the operation of the scrubber and buffer, dust mopping, damp mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and spot cleaning glass and windows. Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. Cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. • Role models established customer experience practices with internal and external customers • Supports and embodies a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect • Maintains all floor care cleanliness standards including the maintenance and operation of the scrubber and buffer • Maintains all organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards for the entire store, e.g. Sales Floor, Single Queue, Associate Lounge, Backroom and Restrooms • Adheres to all company policies concerning Health and Safety (includes the refilling of all essential items in the Lounge, Restrooms and Front End) • Cross-trained in other areas of the store (Backroom, Front End, Sales Floor, etc.) • Supports and responds to all Front End coverage needs • Adheres and upholds merchandising philosophy and signage standards • Initiates and participates in store recovery as needed throughout the day • Adheres to all operational and loss prevention controls in accordance with company guidelines and policies including shrink reduction • Communicates accurately and effectively with management and Associates • Adheres to all labor laws, policies, and procedures, including Associate meal and break period policies • Participates in safety awareness maintains a safe environment • Other duties as assigned Who We're Looking For: You. • Excellent customer service skills • Able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail • Physical stamina to perform cleaning tasks and run floor buffer and scrubber • Capable of multi-tasking • Able to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations • Strong communication skills: verbal and written. Listens and responds appropriately • Capable of lifting heavy objects with or without reasonable accommodation • Standout colleague, working effectively with peers and supervisors • Retail customer experience preferred Benefits include: Associate discount; EAP; smoking cessation; bereavement; 401(k) Associate contributions; child care & cell phone discounts; pet & legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. Those who meet service or hours requirements are also eligible for: 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long term disability; paid parental leave; paid holidays/vacation/sick; auto/home insurance discounts; scholarship program; adoption assistance. All benefits are provided in accordance with and subject to the terms of the applicable plan or program and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information. In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. Address: 1008 Brook Forest Ave Location: USA Marshalls Store 1131 Shorewood IL This position has a starting pay range of $15.00 to $15.50 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

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