Cleaning Aide I
Philadelphia, United StatesCompany
GIRARD ESTATE
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
19.17 an hour
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via ZipRecruiter
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Job Description
This regular, full-time position performs a variety of tasks that support the operations of the Housekeeping Department. The hours are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain school, offices, apartments, classrooms, and dorms in clean and orderly condition.
• Deep cleans bathrooms
• Vacuums carpets, dry and wet mops floors
• Cleans glass surfaces, sweeps and cleans stairs
• Moves furniture
• Sets up and breaks down furniture for social functions
• Performs other cleaning duties as assigned
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• High School Diploma
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairs, to bend, stoop, and kneel while working
• Ability to move furniture
• Customer service skill and orientation
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain school, offices, apartments, classrooms, and dorms in clean and orderly condition.
• Deep cleans bathrooms
• Vacuums carpets, dry and wet mops floors
• Cleans glass surfaces, sweeps and cleans stairs
• Moves furniture
• Sets up and breaks down furniture for social functions
• Performs other cleaning duties as assigned
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• High School Diploma
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairs, to bend, stoop, and kneel while working
• Ability to move furniture
• Customer service skill and orientation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs in United States
What is the federal minimum wage for cleaning staff jobs in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage for nonexempt cleaning staff covered by the FLSA is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Many states mandate higher rates, such as $15.50 per hour minimum in Washington state effective January 1, 2026.
What is the median salary for janitors and cleaning staff in the US in 2026?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median hourly wage for janitors and building cleaners is $18.21 per hour or $37,870 annually in 2026 based on May 2023 data adjusted for projected inflation. The lowest 10 percent earn $13.00 per hour, while the highest 10 percent earn $24.50 per hour.
What visa is required for foreign workers to take cleaning staff jobs in the US in 2026?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, nonimmigrant workers can apply for H-2B visas for temporary cleaning positions, with a fiscal year 2026 cap of 66,000 visas plus supplemental allocations up to 64,000. Employers must obtain temporary labor certification from DOL showing insufficient US workers. Applications require Form I-129 filed at least 75 days before start date.
What education or experience is required for entry-level cleaning staff jobs in the US?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, no formal educational credential is required for janitors and cleaners; short-term on-the-job training of less than 1 month is typical. About 70 percent of workers have a high school diploma or equivalent, and employers often prefer less than 6 months of related experience.
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