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Store Cleaning Associate

TJX Companies · Brookfield, WI · $13.25–$13.75 an hour · Part time

Posted Aug 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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About your past

Tell me about a job where you had to keep high cleaning standards without someone checking on you.

What they are checking: Self-motivation and pride in work that is often done early or with little supervision.

How do you feel about being cross-trained to help in other parts of the store?

What they are checking: Flexibility to support the business when cleaning is done or the store needs extra hands.

Tell me about a time you noticed a safety hazard at work and dealt with it.

What they are checking: Hazard awareness, since spills and clutter can cause injuries to customers and coworkers.

What would you do

A customer walks right into the area you just mopped. What do you do?

What they are checking: Putting customer safety first and staying polite while protecting a wet floor area.

The scrubber starts leaving streaks and making a strange noise. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and report equipment problems rather than pushing on and causing damage.

A customer asks you where to find something while you are cleaning. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they model good customer service even when their main job is floor care.

About the work

Have you ever operated a floor scrubber or buffer? Tell me how you used it.

What they are checking: Whether they can run the floor care equipment the posting names safely and without heavy training.

What steps do you take before you start using a scrubber in a store aisle?

What they are checking: Safety habits like checking the machine, clearing the path and placing wet floor signs before cleaning.

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

What they are checking: Basic floor care knowledge that keeps floors clean without leaving them slippery or streaked.

How would you plan your cleaning route through a whole store in a limited time?

What they are checking: Organizing work so high-traffic areas and entrances look their best when customers arrive.

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The full job description

As published by TJX Companies.

TJ Maxx 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 • Able to start at 7am 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: 17460 W Bluemound Rd Location: USA TJ Maxx Store 0639 Brookfield WI This position has a starting pay range of $13.25 to $13.75 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

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