Housekeepers (4pm-1230am) Multiple openings
Company
Temple University
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
Via
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Job Description
About the position
Temple University’s Service Operations Department is searching for Overnight Housekeepers (Service Staff IV)!
Starting Hourly Rate: \$20.91
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Housekeeping, the Service Staff IV is primarily responsible for general housekeeping duties within a given area. Housekeeping employees are assigned to floor maintenance, stripping, refinishing, waxing, and buffing operations using a power machine and other related equipment. Housekeeping employees are also responsible for general cleaning duties in classrooms, kitchens, offices, corridors, stairways, and other University areas. Housekeeping employees also maintain the cleanliness of washroom fixtures and surfaces, cleaning study corrals, glassware, classrooms, labs, lecture halls, lounges, recreational areas, fitness centers, pool areas, game rooms, TV lounges, and other University areas. Will be required to clean floors, using wet and dry mops and floor machines when needed, in addition to cleaning walls, stairways, furniture, and equipment. Housekeeping employees provide on-call service to the University as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
• General housekeeping duties within a given area.
• Floor maintenance, stripping, refinishing, waxing, and buffing operations using a power machine and other related equipment.
• General cleaning duties in classrooms, kitchens, offices, corridors, stairways, and other University areas.
• Maintain the cleanliness of washroom fixtures and surfaces.
• Cleaning study corrals, glassware, classrooms, labs, lecture halls, lounges, recreational areas, fitness centers, pool areas, game rooms, TV lounges, and other University areas.
• Clean floors, using wet and dry mops and floor machines when needed, in addition to cleaning walls, stairways, furniture, and equipment.
• Provide on-call service to the University as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
• At least one year housekeeping experience in a business environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must have adequate reading and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform general housekeeping duties such as cleaning, mopping and emptying trash cans.
• Must be able to stand for long durations of time.
• Must be able to walk and bend frequently .
• Must be willing to work in very damp location.
• Provides on call service to the University as needed for critical and emergency event.
• Ability to work in an environment using general cleaning chemicals and solutions as needed for various cleaning tasks.
Temple University’s Service Operations Department is searching for Overnight Housekeepers (Service Staff IV)!
Starting Hourly Rate: \$20.91
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Housekeeping, the Service Staff IV is primarily responsible for general housekeeping duties within a given area. Housekeeping employees are assigned to floor maintenance, stripping, refinishing, waxing, and buffing operations using a power machine and other related equipment. Housekeeping employees are also responsible for general cleaning duties in classrooms, kitchens, offices, corridors, stairways, and other University areas. Housekeeping employees also maintain the cleanliness of washroom fixtures and surfaces, cleaning study corrals, glassware, classrooms, labs, lecture halls, lounges, recreational areas, fitness centers, pool areas, game rooms, TV lounges, and other University areas. Will be required to clean floors, using wet and dry mops and floor machines when needed, in addition to cleaning walls, stairways, furniture, and equipment. Housekeeping employees provide on-call service to the University as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
• General housekeeping duties within a given area.
• Floor maintenance, stripping, refinishing, waxing, and buffing operations using a power machine and other related equipment.
• General cleaning duties in classrooms, kitchens, offices, corridors, stairways, and other University areas.
• Maintain the cleanliness of washroom fixtures and surfaces.
• Cleaning study corrals, glassware, classrooms, labs, lecture halls, lounges, recreational areas, fitness centers, pool areas, game rooms, TV lounges, and other University areas.
• Clean floors, using wet and dry mops and floor machines when needed, in addition to cleaning walls, stairways, furniture, and equipment.
• Provide on-call service to the University as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
• At least one year housekeeping experience in a business environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must have adequate reading and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform general housekeeping duties such as cleaning, mopping and emptying trash cans.
• Must be able to stand for long durations of time.
• Must be able to walk and bend frequently .
• Must be willing to work in very damp location.
• Provides on call service to the University as needed for critical and emergency event.
• Ability to work in an environment using general cleaning chemicals and solutions as needed for various cleaning tasks.
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.
