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Now Hiring: Part-Time Store Cleaning Associates For The Holiday Season

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

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a job where you kept a space clean to a high standard. How did you know it was done right?

What they are checking: Whether they hold themselves to a visible standard and check their own work before moving on.

Tell me about a time you noticed a safety hazard at work. What did you do about it?

What they are checking: Whether they report or fix hazards on their own, which is the core value of a cleaning role in a busy store.

Cleaning can be repetitive. How do you stay as thorough on the last aisle as you were on the first?

What they are checking: Whether their standards hold up over a full shift, since rushed cleaning is something customers notice right away.

What would you do

You're damp mopping an aisle and a customer with a stroller wants to come through. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they put customer safety first, using signs and routing people around wet floors.

Someone spills a drink near the entrance during a holiday rush. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they respond quickly to a slip hazard and guard the area until it's clean and dry.

You're cleaning the glass at the front doors and a customer asks where to find something. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they still treat customers as a priority, since the posting expects customer service from every role.

Your coordinator asks you to help recover the floor once the cleaning is done. How do you approach it?

What they are checking: Whether they're willing to be cross-trained into other areas, which the posting says is expected for this role.

While cleaning, you find merchandise hidden behind a fixture with the tags torn off. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize signs of theft and report them to management, which supports loss prevention standards.

About the work

Have you run a floor scrubber or buffer before? Walk me through how you'd use one safely in a store.

What they are checking: Whether they understand machine operation and safety around customers, since the scrubber and buffer are named in the posting.

What's the difference between dust mopping and damp mopping, and when would you use each?

What they are checking: Whether they know basic floor care well enough to avoid creating slip hazards or damaging the floor.

How do you take care of cleaning equipment so it's ready for the next shift?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that maintaining the scrubber and buffer is part of the job, not just using them.

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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: 9601 Cicero Avenue Location: USA Marshalls Store 0050 Oak Lawn 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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