Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Chicago, United States

Company
North Park University
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
32,175 a year
Posted
21 hours ago
Via
via Learn4Good
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Job Description
About North Park

Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world.

North Park University is located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, one of the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the United States. It is nine miles from downtown Chicago. The North Park campus has often been referred to as an oasis in the heart of the city – a place where students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds alike can call home.

And all of this within the major metropolitan backdrop of Chicago: one of the world’s largest and most diversified economies, renowned for its museums and music, and voted best large city in the U.S. for four years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler.

Mission

The mission of North Park University is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.

Vision

Building on our core institutional identity—Christian, city-centered, intercultural—our vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence, where faith, learning, and service meet.

Position Summary

By following outlined procedures, the Housekeeper efficiently and correctly cleans and maintains assigned campus facilities in an orderly and attractive manner.

Essential Responsibilities
• Cleans assigned campus facilities including but not limited to: restrooms, shower rooms, corridors, offices, kitchens, common areas, dorm's apartments, stairways, storages and utility rooms.
• Becomes fully informed of the proper use and upkeep of all cleaning tools, vacuums and equipment.
• Taking initiative to ensure resident safety and satisfaction is a priority
• Ensures to properly storing equipment and supplies at all times. This is done by locking all store rooms at all times, keeping work areas free from hazards and dangerous equipment or supplies at all times, and participating in safety drills and meetings.
• Reports, immediately, any apparent unsafe condition in the building or building operation to the Physical Plant.
• Follows personnel guidelines as outlined in the staff handbook and orientation.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Must be dressed at all times in proper uniform.

- No Jeans
• Must be able and willing to work extra hours when needed
• General knowledge of housekeeping/custodial work is required.
• General knowledge of equipment and supplies is required.
• Ability to lift and move cleaning equipment.
• Ability to lift between 15 to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work from a ladder of up to 8 feet

Desired
• Experience in a janitorial related position is highly desirable.
• Basic computer skills
• Able to read and write basic English

Hazards

Latex or rubber gloves are to be used at all times when germicides are being used so as to protect skin from chemicals and contaminated surfaces.

Salary: $32,175
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Prescription Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefit
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Remission
• Helwig Recreation Center

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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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