HOUSEKEEPER (TEMPORARY)

HOUSEKEEPER (TEMPORARY)


Company
Compass Group
Location
Chicago, IL
Via
via Compass Group Careers

Job Description
Crothall Healthcare
β€’ We are hiring immediately for temporary HOUSEKEEPER positions.
β€’ Location: Lurie Children's Hospital - 225 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Note: online applications accepted only.
β€’ Schedule: Temporary schedule. Days and hours may vary; rotating weekends and holidays. More details upon interview.
β€’ Requirement: No previous experience required.
β€’ Fixed Pay Rate: $16.60 per hour.

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. Join a culture of opportunity with Crothall Healthcare. Our careers are filled with purpose and empower you to transform healthcare experiences. Take a look for yourself!

Crothall Healthcare provides specialized, high-quality, innovative, and responsive support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. Crothall is the market leader in Environmental Services (EVS), and many of the almost 1,300 accounts it serves are recognized as U.S. News & World Report ranked Top Hospitals and Health Systems. Crothall has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work, and Best Place to Work in Pennsylvania, since 2013. Crothall has almost 30,000 dedicated team members across its core services, which include: Environmental Services, Patient Transportation, Patient Observation, Facilities Management, Healthcare Technology Solutions, Ambulatory Services, and Sterile Processing.
Job Summary

Summary: Performs light cleaning duties to maintain establishments, including hotels, restaurants and hospitals, in a clean and orderly manner. Duties include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
β€’ Provides quality customer service to customers by providing one-on-one attention to detail.
β€’ Sweeps, scrubs, mops and polishes floors.
β€’ Vacuums carpets, rugs and draperies.
β€’ Shampoos carpets, rugs and upholstery.
β€’ Dusts and polishes furniture and fittings.
β€’ Cleans metal fixtures and fittings.
β€’ Empties and cleans trash containers.
β€’ Disposes of trash in a sanitary manner.
β€’ Cleans wash basins, mirrors, tubs and showers.
β€’ Wipes down glass surfaces.
β€’ Makes up beds and changes linens as required.
β€’ Realigns furniture and amenities according to prescribed layout.
β€’ Responds to guest queries and requests.
β€’ Responds to calls for housekeeping problems, such as spills and broken glasses.
β€’ Contributes to team efforts; exhibits professionalism with customers, fellow associates and others.
β€’ Performs other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS
β€’ Full-time and part-time positions are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
β€’ Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Crothall.pdf

Crothall is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Crothall maintains a drug-free workplace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs

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 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.
Q 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.
Q 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.
Q 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.
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