Janitor 1st shift
Company
ClearStaff, Inc.
Location
West Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
17 an hour
Posted
1 day ago
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Job Description
One of our clients in West Chicago, IL is looking for good reliable qualified candidate with the following experience!!
• ************1st shift 7am-3:30pm $17hr able to work overtime when needed. Temp to Hire!
Commercial cleaners perform various functions in ensuring a clean environment. Responsible of contributing to the growth of an organization by consistently providing quality cleaning and maintenance services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Dusting, cleaning, and polishing furniture, fixtures, and fittings
• Applying necessary chemicals and solvents to surfaces to remove stain and dirt easily and effectively.
• Complying with all safety policies and procedures that are related to carrying out cleaning tasks.
• Carrying out cleaning duties with the aid of necessary equipment.
• Taking and handling special requests for departments as required appropriately.
• Carefully handling and operating all cleaning machinery according to protocol.
• Identifying and reporting all safety equipment maintenance issues to the supervisor or management.
• Utilizes the organization’s cleaning checklist to perform all the standard tasks established by the organization. such as dusting furniture, equipment, partitions, walls.
Safety First!
• Disinfecting and cleaning sinks, countertops, floors, toilet, mirrors, tables, chairs, microwaves, refrigerators.
• In restrooms or kitchens, ensuring that supplies in the restrooms, break rooms, or kitchen are replenished, carefully sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, or hand scrubbing floors with the use of the necessary tools such as brooms, mops, and vacuum cleaners, and disposing trash and disposables into disposal areas.
• Job Requirements:
• Adequate experience in rendering commercial cleaning services to customers, clients, or organizations.
• Sound knowledge of janitorial activities and customer service practices
• Well-developed physical fitness which enables a commercial cleaner to move, walk, bend, pull, push, and lift heavy items, and to carry out other exercises effectively.
• Sound oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, as a commercial cleaner is required to communicate with co-workers and customers in a polite manner while also reporting all issues to the supervisor or management.
• Good time management and self-management and organizational skills which enable the cleaner to maintain his or her composure and carry out his or her cleaning and maintenance duty on time.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
Company DescriptionClearStaff Inc. - an industrial staffing company - We place candidates with the right skill sets to perform their duties, and match every candidate to the right job where they can succeed
• ************1st shift 7am-3:30pm $17hr able to work overtime when needed. Temp to Hire!
Commercial cleaners perform various functions in ensuring a clean environment. Responsible of contributing to the growth of an organization by consistently providing quality cleaning and maintenance services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Dusting, cleaning, and polishing furniture, fixtures, and fittings
• Applying necessary chemicals and solvents to surfaces to remove stain and dirt easily and effectively.
• Complying with all safety policies and procedures that are related to carrying out cleaning tasks.
• Carrying out cleaning duties with the aid of necessary equipment.
• Taking and handling special requests for departments as required appropriately.
• Carefully handling and operating all cleaning machinery according to protocol.
• Identifying and reporting all safety equipment maintenance issues to the supervisor or management.
• Utilizes the organization’s cleaning checklist to perform all the standard tasks established by the organization. such as dusting furniture, equipment, partitions, walls.
Safety First!
• Disinfecting and cleaning sinks, countertops, floors, toilet, mirrors, tables, chairs, microwaves, refrigerators.
• In restrooms or kitchens, ensuring that supplies in the restrooms, break rooms, or kitchen are replenished, carefully sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, or hand scrubbing floors with the use of the necessary tools such as brooms, mops, and vacuum cleaners, and disposing trash and disposables into disposal areas.
• Job Requirements:
• Adequate experience in rendering commercial cleaning services to customers, clients, or organizations.
• Sound knowledge of janitorial activities and customer service practices
• Well-developed physical fitness which enables a commercial cleaner to move, walk, bend, pull, push, and lift heavy items, and to carry out other exercises effectively.
• Sound oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, as a commercial cleaner is required to communicate with co-workers and customers in a polite manner while also reporting all issues to the supervisor or management.
• Good time management and self-management and organizational skills which enable the cleaner to maintain his or her composure and carry out his or her cleaning and maintenance duty on time.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
Company DescriptionClearStaff Inc. - an industrial staffing company - We place candidates with the right skill sets to perform their duties, and match every candidate to the right job where they can succeed
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.
