Housekeeping Associate | Full Time

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.

Position Details: 

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Type: Full-time, benefit-eligible 

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

Perks: 

- 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 

Responsibilities: 

- 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

Skills/Qualifications: 

- 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 

Physical Requirements: 

- 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.  

We Make a Difference!  

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, apply today to join our team as a Housekeeping Associate.

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