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 Wage and Hour Division, the federal minimum wage for non-exempt cleaning staff under the FLSA is $7.25 per hour as of January 1, 2026. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate is required for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Some states mandate higher rates, such as $15.00 per hour minimum in New York as of January 1, 2025.
Q What is the median annual wage for janitors and cleaners in the US in 2026?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for janitors and building cleaners in the US is projected at $40,400 or $19.43 per hour in 2026 based on 3.1 percent annual growth from the May 2023 median of $37,010. The lowest 10 percent earn less than $27,440 annually, while the highest 10 percent earn more than $51,510. Wages vary by location, with higher pay in metropolitan areas like New York at $45,200 median.
Q What work visa options exist for international applicants seeking cleaning staff jobs in the US in 2026?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the H-2B visa allows temporary non-agricultural workers, including cleaning staff for seasonal or peak-load needs, with a statutory cap of 66,000 visas per fiscal year supplemented by 64,716 additional visas for FY 2025 extending into 2026. Employers must obtain temporary labor certification from DOL before filing Form I-129. Processing time is 2-4 months with fees of $460 base plus $500 fraud fee.
Q What are the education and experience requirements 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, though some employers prefer a high school diploma or equivalent. Entry-level positions typically involve short-term on-the-job training of less than 30 days. No prior experience is necessary for most roles.
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