Room Attendant - Housekeeper

Room Attendant - Housekeeper

Chicago, United States

Company
Home2 Suites Chicago River North
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
28 days ago
Via
via HHM Hotels

Job Description
Opportunity: Room Attendant

Clean and maintain guest rooms to ensure rooms meet established standards.

Your Growth Path

Housekeeping Supervisor – Assistant Executive Housekeeper – Executive Housekeeper

Your Focus
• Greet guests upon interaction with a warm and friendly greeting.
• Clean guest rooms according to standards within the allotted time frame by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Change bed linens and replace towels and other amenities.
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures; dust furniture, walls or equipment.
• Notify managers concerning the need for repairs in guest rooms.
• Process guest items left in rooms according to lost and found policy.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform house person and lobby attendant duties when short staffed or during peak periods.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills
• High School diploma preferred.
• Previous housekeeping experience required or equivalent training.
• Understand and communicate in English.

HHM Hotels Benefits and Perks
• Competitive wages for full time and part time opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Company Match
• Daily Pay
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Travel Discounts
• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Educational/Professional Development
• Referral Bonus Program

Work Environment and Context
• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, and weekends.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing and pulling, reaching, bending, squatting, kneeling, lifting up to 20 pounds and use of cleaning chemicals.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Source: HHM Hotels
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs in United States

Q 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.
Q 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.
Q 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.
Q 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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