Custodian

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At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.
 

Job Title: Custodian

Department: General

FLSA: Hourly

Revision Date: 07/2026

About Hy-Vee

At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier.

The Role and Why It's Important

Our Custodians play an essential role in making sure Hy-Vee stores are clean, safe, and welcoming for every customer who walks through the door. In this role, you'll be responsible for the total cleanliness and appearance of the store inside and out, keeping equipment maintained and ensuring a positive environment for customers and employees alike.

If you take pride in a job well done, enjoy staying active, and want to be part of a team that keeps things running smoothly, we'd love to have you on board.

What You'll Do

No two shifts are exactly the same, but here's what you can expect:

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers with a smile, learning their names, and going out of your way to make every interaction a positive one

• Maintain total store cleanliness and appearance inside and out, including sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing, vacuuming, power washing, scrubbing, dusting, shampooing carpets, and sanitizing

• Change ceiling lights and install or replace towel, paper, and soap dispensers as needed

• Monitor plumbing, fixtures, coolers, and freezers and notify supervisors of any issues

• Empty garbage and crush cardboard throughout your shift

• Unclog drains as needed and perform routine equipment maintenance

• Clean cooling systems and filters for the store

• Order cleaning products as needed and audit invoices for correctness where applicable

• Conduct quarterly inventory on products for costs and amounts used

• Do price checks, return carts from the parking lot, and sack for customers as needed

• Assist in other areas of the store as needed and take on special projects as assigned

• Adhere to all Hy-Vee policies and individual store guidelines

• Report to work when scheduled and on time

Your Skills

To be successful, you'll need to be able to:

• Solve practical problems and interpret instructions across a variety of situations with limited standardization

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers accurately

• Understand and follow verbal or demonstrated directions and communicate supply needs orally or in writing

• Work effectively as part of a team to keep the store clean and running smoothly

Reporting Relationships

Accountable and Reports to: Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home; Service Managers

Education and Experience

• No education or experience requirements; we will provide all the training you need to succeed

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand and walk throughout a shift in sales, food service, or delivery areas

• Where applicable to the role: ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation

• Where applicable to the role: exposure to heat- and burn-related hazards associated with cooking, baking, or grilling equipment

• Where applicable to the role: ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards

• Perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning/sanitation duties

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Working Environment

This role is performed throughout the store and surrounding exterior areas. You will have regular exposure to noise, temperature extremes, dampness, dirt, and cleaning chemicals or solvents. Safety is always a priority, and training is provided to help ensure a safe and supportive work environment.

The anticipated hourly starting wage for this position is $15.00 to $18.75 depending on experience.

For information on company benefits visit Benefits | Hy-Vee.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.