January 12, 2026
105 East Delaware Place
Chicago,
IL
60611
Love to clean? Apply today to join a great housekeeping team at The Whitehall Hotel!
Job Title: Room Attendant Status: Non-Exempt Job Summary Cleans and prepares guest rooms and public areas by meeting established standards of cleanliness and propriety to assure guest satisfaction and maximize revenues. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Maintain the hotel rooms and building to ensure a safe and clean experience for hotel guests, associates and vendors. Set up cleaning cart with supplies, maintain carts and storerooms in a clean and orderly fashion to enhance efficiency and ease of cleaning rooms. Clean and wipe windows, doors, walls, closets and fixtures in rooms, public areas, and hallways. Wash shower walls and tub, cleans toilets and stall walls, wipes exposed pipes, cleans mirrors, sinks and walls in order to have clean and sanitary guest and public restrooms. Replace towels, soaps and all room amenities and restocks literature that has been removed by previous guest, or is soiled or torn, to ensure adequate supply for arriving guests. Wash all hard floor areas (linoleum, tile, etc.) by hand to remove dirt and soiled areas. Dust and polish all furniture, fixtures and wall hangings. Strip bed of all linens and remakes with fresh linens Check closet for cleanliness, wiping closet door, handle and overhead shelves and restocking the guest room supplies (e.g., hangers, extra blankets, extra pillows) Vacuum rooms, public areas, and hallways Inspect door and window locks to ensure they are in working order and immediately alerts management to an unsecured or unsafe situation for the safety of guests and employees. Check lights and remotes to ensure all are in working order. Maintain a friendly, cheerful, and courteous demeanor at all times. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education/Experience Basic knowledge of general cleaning principles, use of cleaning products, and operation of standard cleaning equipment. Ability to scrub and scour surfaces, extending arms over head, bending, and stooping to perform cleaning tasks. Less than a high school education; up to six months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Other Ability to work a flexible schedule, nights, including weekends and holidays.
Join Our Hospitality Team — House Attendant Needed!
Job Title: House Attendant Status: Non-Exempt Job Summary Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain commercial establishments, such as hotels and restaurants in a clean and orderly manner. Duties include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, executive offices and other work areas so that health standards and hotel standards are met. Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas Dust and polish furniture and equipment. Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies, using vacuum cleaners and shampooers. Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean and tidy. Sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines. Deliver supplies to room attendants and restock supply closets. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education/Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Two years prior hotel housekeeping experience. Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Language Skills Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Other Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to use close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.