Cleaner / 3rd shift / Full-time/ Chicago, IL 60637
Company
Midway Building Services
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
16.20 an hour
Via
LinkedIn
Job Description
Our Company
Midway Building Services understands their most important people are their frontline employees. Our Core Values is to treat every employee with Respect, Dignity and Compassion. Our main goal is for every employee to feel valued and successful within their roles. Our values keep us working towards the same goals, so we can build strong teams and deliver the service our customers count on from us. We all take care of each other, it’s that simple.
We treat our employees how we expect to be treated and doing the right thing matters, always. Midway builds relationships grounded on respect and honesty. We listen and answer with integrity to the needs of our employees, business partners and customers. We aim to be the best company we can be. If you want to work for an organization that’s interested in your success, join us, and help make a difference!
Summary
The Cleaner provides the upkeep and general cleaning of assigned areas in the interior or exterior of the location including; office spaces, restrooms, eating areas (indoors/outdoors), elevators, drinking fountains, walkways (indoors/outdoors). Must be willing to complete task and work assigned hours.
The Cleaner provides the general cleaning and upkeep of all assigned areas including the following task:
• Clean restrooms, replenish restrooms
• Empty trash, empty recycle bins
• Vacuum carpet, sweep, mop, and dust mop hard surfaces
• Repositioning furniture, dusting, and wiping
• Perform additional duties as required
• The assigned area could be an office building, warehouse, school, university, or other facility.
Requirements
• Undergo a drug and background screening
• Integrity
• Must be willing to complete task and assigned hours
• Follow all health and safety guidelines
• Cooperate with the staff and management
• Excellent communication skills
An Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Vet/Gender Identity/Orientation
Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday 4:30 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.
Midway Building Services understands their most important people are their frontline employees. Our Core Values is to treat every employee with Respect, Dignity and Compassion. Our main goal is for every employee to feel valued and successful within their roles. Our values keep us working towards the same goals, so we can build strong teams and deliver the service our customers count on from us. We all take care of each other, it’s that simple.
We treat our employees how we expect to be treated and doing the right thing matters, always. Midway builds relationships grounded on respect and honesty. We listen and answer with integrity to the needs of our employees, business partners and customers. We aim to be the best company we can be. If you want to work for an organization that’s interested in your success, join us, and help make a difference!
Summary
The Cleaner provides the upkeep and general cleaning of assigned areas in the interior or exterior of the location including; office spaces, restrooms, eating areas (indoors/outdoors), elevators, drinking fountains, walkways (indoors/outdoors). Must be willing to complete task and work assigned hours.
The Cleaner provides the general cleaning and upkeep of all assigned areas including the following task:
• Clean restrooms, replenish restrooms
• Empty trash, empty recycle bins
• Vacuum carpet, sweep, mop, and dust mop hard surfaces
• Repositioning furniture, dusting, and wiping
• Perform additional duties as required
• The assigned area could be an office building, warehouse, school, university, or other facility.
Requirements
• Undergo a drug and background screening
• Integrity
• Must be willing to complete task and assigned hours
• Follow all health and safety guidelines
• Cooperate with the staff and management
• Excellent communication skills
An Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Vet/Gender Identity/Orientation
Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday 4:30 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs
What is the federal minimum wage for cleaning staff jobs in the United States as of 2026?
The U.S. Department of Labor sets the federal minimum wage at $7.25 per hour for cleaning staff positions as of January 1, 2026. Employers must pay 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Twenty-seven states enforce higher minimums including $16.50 per hour in Washington state effective January 1, 2026.
How many hours per week and what leave benefits apply to cleaning staff under federal law in 2026?
The U.S. Department of Labor requires cleaning staff to receive overtime pay after 40 hours in a workweek as of 2026. Full-time employees qualify for up to 12 weeks of unpaid Family and Medical Leave after 12 months of employment and 1,250 hours worked. No federal paid sick leave mandate exists but 14 states require at least 40 hours of paid sick leave annually starting January 1, 2026.
What education and experience are required for cleaning staff jobs in the United States?
The U.S. Department of Labor lists no formal education requirement for cleaning staff positions as of 2026. Most employers accept applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent and 0-6 months of prior experience. Background checks are mandatory for 78 percent of janitorial contracts under federal facility standards.
What documents are needed to apply for cleaning staff jobs through official U.S. government channels in 2026?
Applicants must submit Form I-9 employment eligibility verification and a valid Social Security card to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as of 2026. A state-issued photo ID and proof of address dated within 30 days are also required for most federal contractor positions. No application fee is permitted under DOL rules.
