Housekeeping Associate

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Full Time Chicago, Chicago, IL, US

4 days ago Requisition

Join Our Team as a Housekeeping Associate at HI Chicago Hostel!

Would you love to interact with travelers from all around the world and help ensure they have a clean, welcoming place to stay? Join HI USA at our Chicago hostel, located in the heart of the city. We are currently accepting applications for Housekeeping Associates who will help maintain a clean and orderly environment that enhances the guest experience.

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Shifts:

AM & PM Shifts

Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, disability, vacation, sick leave, 403b with company match, and more (New Hire waiting periods apply).

• Free stays at other HI USA hostels (subject to availability)
• Discounts on hundreds of brands
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for growth within HI USA
• Friendly and inclusive work environment

• Clean and prepare guest rooms, dorms, and bathrooms meeting established standards
• Mop and vacuum all floors and sweep hostel grounds daily
• Perform laundry room functions including washing, sorting, folding, and restocking rooms
• Change and wash all bed linens, bedspreads, blankets, and towels as needed
• Wash and put away kitchen dishes and utensils
• Clean and disinfect sinks, toilets, and tub/showers; restock soap and toilet paper
• Wash windows and window coverings in all rooms as needed
• Dust countertops, dresser tops, furniture, artwork, and door frames as needed
• Empty all trash and recycling bins daily and dispose of in designated areas
• Report any broken items such as beds, chairs, or fixtures to management
• Turn off unnecessary lights as required
• Assist in maintaining inventory of housekeeping supplies
• Light maintenance, kitchen maintenance, and groundskeeping as needed

• Minimum six months of hostel or hotel houskeeping experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Customer service experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• High school diploma or GED
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Regularly required to sit, use hands and arms
• Frequently required to stand, walk, talk, and hear
• Occasionally required to climb or balance
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required: close, peripheral, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At HI USA, we celebrate diversity and welcome individuals of all backgrounds. As a nonprofit organization, we help people, especially the young, travel on a budget to foster a greater understanding of the world and its people through affordable travel opportunities. If you're passionate about hospitality and creating memorable experiences,

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