Housekeeper, Part-Time
Company
Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Part-time
Via
via Indeed
Job Description
Company Overview
The Independence Visitor Center serves as the primary point of orientation to Independence National Historical Park (INHP), the City of Philadelphia and the surrounding areas of Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties as well as the southern New Jersey Delaware River waterfront. It serves over two million local, national and international visitors each year. .
Job Summary
Independence Visitor Center Corporation has an opening for a part-time Working Team Lead housekeeper. We are looking for a dedicated, detail-oriented, outgoing, motivated individual with a minimum of 10 years' experience in staff oversight, quality control and housekeeping. The position is responsible for:
• overseeing a small cleaning staff
• overall care and maintenance of the facility
• events room set-up
• control of in-house linen stock
• final building check and closing
• physical support/assistance to all departments, as needed.
The position is both daylight and evening hours, approximately 20-25 hours per week (including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays), with additional hours during the busy season.
Requirements
• experience in overseeing staff
• cleaning experience, especially large facilities
• ability to take initiative in addressing situations
• detail-oriented
• outgoing personality for engaging with visitors
Qualifications and Skills
• Standing: 75% to 100% of workday
• Walking: 75% to 100% of workday
• Sitting: 25% of workday
• Balancing: 25% of workday
• Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching: 33% of workday
• Reaching/Working overhead: 34% to 66% of workday
• Climbing Stairs: 34% to 66% of workday
• Pushing/Pulling: Involves carts, hand trucks, mops/vacuum cleaners
• Lifting/Carrying: Materials/supplies/equipment ranging from 2 lbs. to 30 lbs.
Benefits and Perks
• Paid time off
• 403b retirement plan
• Gym membership program
• Commuter Benefit program
• Excellent starting rate
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The Independence Visitor Center serves as the primary point of orientation to Independence National Historical Park (INHP), the City of Philadelphia and the surrounding areas of Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties as well as the southern New Jersey Delaware River waterfront. It serves over two million local, national and international visitors each year. .
Job Summary
Independence Visitor Center Corporation has an opening for a part-time Working Team Lead housekeeper. We are looking for a dedicated, detail-oriented, outgoing, motivated individual with a minimum of 10 years' experience in staff oversight, quality control and housekeeping. The position is responsible for:
• overseeing a small cleaning staff
• overall care and maintenance of the facility
• events room set-up
• control of in-house linen stock
• final building check and closing
• physical support/assistance to all departments, as needed.
The position is both daylight and evening hours, approximately 20-25 hours per week (including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays), with additional hours during the busy season.
Requirements
• experience in overseeing staff
• cleaning experience, especially large facilities
• ability to take initiative in addressing situations
• detail-oriented
• outgoing personality for engaging with visitors
Qualifications and Skills
• Standing: 75% to 100% of workday
• Walking: 75% to 100% of workday
• Sitting: 25% of workday
• Balancing: 25% of workday
• Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching: 33% of workday
• Reaching/Working overhead: 34% to 66% of workday
• Climbing Stairs: 34% to 66% of workday
• Pushing/Pulling: Involves carts, hand trucks, mops/vacuum cleaners
• Lifting/Carrying: Materials/supplies/equipment ranging from 2 lbs. to 30 lbs.
Benefits and Perks
• Paid time off
• 403b retirement plan
• Gym membership program
• Commuter Benefit program
• Excellent starting rate
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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 minimum wage for cleaning staff jobs in United States is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Do cleaning staff jobs in the United States require a work visa for non-citizens in 2026?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, non-citizens seeking cleaning staff jobs require an approved employment visa such as H-2B before starting work in 2026. Employers must file Form I-129 and obtain a labor certification from the Department of Labor first.
What education or experience is required to qualify for cleaning staff jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, no formal education or prior experience is required for entry-level cleaning staff positions as of 2026. Workers must be at least 16 years old and pass any required background checks for certain facilities.
What documents are needed to apply for cleaning staff jobs through official U.S. channels in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, applicants need a completed I-9 form, Social Security card, and valid photo ID to start cleaning staff employment in 2026. Job applications typically require a resume listing any prior work history.
