Housekeepers (4pm-1230am) Multiple openings
Company
Temple University
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
Via
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Job Description
About the position
Temple University’s Service Operations Department is searching for Overnight Housekeepers (Service Staff IV)!
Starting Hourly Rate: \$20.91
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Housekeeping, the Service Staff IV is primarily responsible for general housekeeping duties within a given area. Housekeeping employees are assigned to floor maintenance, stripping, refinishing, waxing, and buffing operations using a power machine and other related equipment. Housekeeping employees are also responsible for general cleaning duties in classrooms, kitchens, offices, corridors, stairways, and other University areas. Housekeeping employees also maintain the cleanliness of washroom fixtures and surfaces, cleaning study corrals, glassware, classrooms, labs, lecture halls, lounges, recreational areas, fitness centers, pool areas, game rooms, TV lounges, and other University areas. Will be required to clean floors, using wet and dry mops and floor machines when needed, in addition to cleaning walls, stairways, furniture, and equipment. Housekeeping employees provide on-call service to the University as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
• General housekeeping duties within a given area.
• Floor maintenance, stripping, refinishing, waxing, and buffing operations using a power machine and other related equipment.
• General cleaning duties in classrooms, kitchens, offices, corridors, stairways, and other University areas.
• Maintain the cleanliness of washroom fixtures and surfaces.
• Cleaning study corrals, glassware, classrooms, labs, lecture halls, lounges, recreational areas, fitness centers, pool areas, game rooms, TV lounges, and other University areas.
• Clean floors, using wet and dry mops and floor machines when needed, in addition to cleaning walls, stairways, furniture, and equipment.
• Provide on-call service to the University as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
• At least one year housekeeping experience in a business environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must have adequate reading and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform general housekeeping duties such as cleaning, mopping and emptying trash cans.
• Must be able to stand for long durations of time.
• Must be able to walk and bend frequently .
• Must be willing to work in very damp location.
• Provides on call service to the University as needed for critical and emergency event.
• Ability to work in an environment using general cleaning chemicals and solutions as needed for various cleaning tasks.
Temple University’s Service Operations Department is searching for Overnight Housekeepers (Service Staff IV)!
Starting Hourly Rate: \$20.91
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Housekeeping, the Service Staff IV is primarily responsible for general housekeeping duties within a given area. Housekeeping employees are assigned to floor maintenance, stripping, refinishing, waxing, and buffing operations using a power machine and other related equipment. Housekeeping employees are also responsible for general cleaning duties in classrooms, kitchens, offices, corridors, stairways, and other University areas. Housekeeping employees also maintain the cleanliness of washroom fixtures and surfaces, cleaning study corrals, glassware, classrooms, labs, lecture halls, lounges, recreational areas, fitness centers, pool areas, game rooms, TV lounges, and other University areas. Will be required to clean floors, using wet and dry mops and floor machines when needed, in addition to cleaning walls, stairways, furniture, and equipment. Housekeeping employees provide on-call service to the University as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
• General housekeeping duties within a given area.
• Floor maintenance, stripping, refinishing, waxing, and buffing operations using a power machine and other related equipment.
• General cleaning duties in classrooms, kitchens, offices, corridors, stairways, and other University areas.
• Maintain the cleanliness of washroom fixtures and surfaces.
• Cleaning study corrals, glassware, classrooms, labs, lecture halls, lounges, recreational areas, fitness centers, pool areas, game rooms, TV lounges, and other University areas.
• Clean floors, using wet and dry mops and floor machines when needed, in addition to cleaning walls, stairways, furniture, and equipment.
• Provide on-call service to the University as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
• At least one year housekeeping experience in a business environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must have adequate reading and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform general housekeeping duties such as cleaning, mopping and emptying trash cans.
• Must be able to stand for long durations of time.
• Must be able to walk and bend frequently .
• Must be willing to work in very damp location.
• Provides on call service to the University as needed for critical and emergency event.
• Ability to work in an environment using general cleaning chemicals and solutions as needed for various cleaning tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs
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.
