Hilton - Housekeeping $20/hr+

Hilton - Housekeeping $20/hr+


Company
Hilton
Location
Philadelphia, PA (+1 other)
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Talent.com

Job Description
Hilton is seeking Housekeepers / Room Attendants to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of guest rooms and hotel areas. Housekeepers are responsible for cleaning guest rooms, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming floors, dusting furniture, replenishing towels and toiletries, removing trash, and restocking housekeeping carts. Employees must ensure rooms meet Hilton cleanliness and brand standards and are ready for arriving guests. Housekeepers may also respond to guest requests and report maintenance issues when needed. This position typically pays $15 to $24 per hour, with opportunities for overtime pay, weekend pay, holiday pay, and performance-based bonuses depending on location and hotel. Housekeepers are responsible for completing a set number of rooms per shift, performing deep cleaning tasks when required, organizing housekeeping carts, replacing linens, cleaning hallways when assigned, and maintaining cleaning equipment. Employees must follow Hilton cleaning procedures, safety guidelines, and hotel service standards. Full-time employees may be eligible for benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, employee hotel discounts, tuition assistance programs, and opportunities for advancement into Housekeeping Supervisor or Hotel Management roles. Some hotels may also offer attendance bonuses, room quotas bonuses, and shift differential pay.

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Q 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.
Q 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.
Q 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.
Q 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.
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