Housekeeper
Chicago, United StatesCompany
White Lodging Careers
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
1 day ago
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Job Description
Description
Position Information
Location: Courtyard Chicago
Summary:
Who We Are
White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. As a Housekeeper, you will help create a welcoming environment by ensuring guest rooms and common areas are clean, sanitary, and sparkling.
Responsibilities:
What You’ll Do
• Provide the highest quality of service to guests by anticipating and exceeding their expectations.
• Ensure guest rooms and bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and sparkling.
• Strip dirty linen and trash, clean bathrooms, make beds, dust, vacuum, and restock rooms.
• Clean, organize, and restock the housekeeping cart.
• Self-inspect rooms and submit room status reports to Supervisor upon completion.
• Practice safety standards at all times and help maintain a safe property for guests and associates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring
• Strong guest focus and customer service skills.
• Reliability and dependability in completing housekeeping tasks.
• Motivation and initiative to be your best self every day.
• Attention to detail in maintaining cleanliness standards.
• Prior cleaning experience (one year preferred but not required).
• Completion of training with certification sign-off.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 10 lbs. regularly and 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Willingness to stand and move quickly for long periods of time, with flexibility to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
Other information:
What You Can Look Forward To
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (starting Day 1)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• DailyPay option
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Leadership development and tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
• Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities for growth
White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.
Compensation starts at range between $26.25 and $26.75 per hour
Position Information
Location: Courtyard Chicago
Summary:
Who We Are
White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. As a Housekeeper, you will help create a welcoming environment by ensuring guest rooms and common areas are clean, sanitary, and sparkling.
Responsibilities:
What You’ll Do
• Provide the highest quality of service to guests by anticipating and exceeding their expectations.
• Ensure guest rooms and bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and sparkling.
• Strip dirty linen and trash, clean bathrooms, make beds, dust, vacuum, and restock rooms.
• Clean, organize, and restock the housekeeping cart.
• Self-inspect rooms and submit room status reports to Supervisor upon completion.
• Practice safety standards at all times and help maintain a safe property for guests and associates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring
• Strong guest focus and customer service skills.
• Reliability and dependability in completing housekeeping tasks.
• Motivation and initiative to be your best self every day.
• Attention to detail in maintaining cleanliness standards.
• Prior cleaning experience (one year preferred but not required).
• Completion of training with certification sign-off.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 10 lbs. regularly and 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Willingness to stand and move quickly for long periods of time, with flexibility to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
Other information:
What You Can Look Forward To
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (starting Day 1)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• DailyPay option
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Leadership development and tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
• Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities for growth
White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.
Compensation starts at range between $26.25 and $26.75 per hour
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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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