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 median hourly wage for cleaning staff jobs in the United States in 2026?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median hourly wage for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners, is $19.00 as of May 2026. The annual median wage is $39,500 for full-time workers. The lowest 10 percent earn $14.00 per hour, while the top 10 percent earn $26.50 per hour.
Q What is the federal minimum wage for cleaning staff in the United States in 2026?
As per the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage under the Fair Labor Standards Act is $7.25 per hour as of January 1, 2026. Cleaning staff classified as non-exempt receive overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. State minimum wages are higher in 30 states, such as $17.00 per hour in California.
Q What visa is required for non-US citizens to work cleaning staff jobs in the United States?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, foreign workers need an H-2B nonimmigrant visa for temporary cleaning staff roles in non-agricultural settings like hotels or stadiums. The fiscal year 2026 H-2B cap totals 66,000 visas, split into 44,000 for new entrants and 22,000 for returning workers from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. Employers must obtain DOL temporary labor certification before filing Form I-129.
Q What education or experience is needed for entry-level cleaning staff jobs in the US?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, no formal education is required for janitors and cleaning staff jobs. About 40 percent of workers have a high school diploma or equivalent, and prior experience is typically not needed. Employers provide on-the-job training lasting up to 1 month.
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