Janitor/Cleaner
Company
Clean'd
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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BeBee
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Job Description
• *Overview**
Join our dynamic team as a Janitor/Cleaner and play a vital role in maintaining a pristine, safe, and welcoming environment. This energetic position offers the opportunity to ensure cleanliness and hygiene across various facilities, contributing to a positive experience for employees, visitors, and clients alike. Your dedication to thorough cleaning and maintenance will help uphold our high standards of facility excellence and safety.
• *Duties**
• Perform comprehensive cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and trash removal across all designated areas.
• Conduct detailed floor care procedures such as buffing, stripping, sealing, and polishing to maintain a polished appearance.
• Handle custodial responsibilities for both commercial and residential spaces, ensuring all areas meet cleanliness standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of restrooms, kitchens, hallways, offices, and common areas consistently throughout the shift.
• Follow safety protocols during all cleaning operations to ensure a hazard-free environment for everyone.
• *Skills**
• Proven experience in janitorial or custodial roles with knowledge of commercial and residential cleaning practices.
• Skilled in floor care techniques such as buffing, stripping, sealing, and polishing to achieve optimal results.
• Strong understanding of facilities maintenance procedures and basic repair reporting.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment including vacuums, buffers, extractors, and industrial cleaning tools safely and effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Good physical stamina for standing, bending, lifting heavy supplies or equipment, and performing repetitive tasks over extended periods.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with team members and report maintenance issues promptly. Join us in creating clean, safe environments that foster productivity and well-being! Your dedication will directly impact the comfort and safety of everyone who enters our facilities.
Pay: $16.60 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Join our dynamic team as a Janitor/Cleaner and play a vital role in maintaining a pristine, safe, and welcoming environment. This energetic position offers the opportunity to ensure cleanliness and hygiene across various facilities, contributing to a positive experience for employees, visitors, and clients alike. Your dedication to thorough cleaning and maintenance will help uphold our high standards of facility excellence and safety.
• *Duties**
• Perform comprehensive cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and trash removal across all designated areas.
• Conduct detailed floor care procedures such as buffing, stripping, sealing, and polishing to maintain a polished appearance.
• Handle custodial responsibilities for both commercial and residential spaces, ensuring all areas meet cleanliness standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of restrooms, kitchens, hallways, offices, and common areas consistently throughout the shift.
• Follow safety protocols during all cleaning operations to ensure a hazard-free environment for everyone.
• *Skills**
• Proven experience in janitorial or custodial roles with knowledge of commercial and residential cleaning practices.
• Skilled in floor care techniques such as buffing, stripping, sealing, and polishing to achieve optimal results.
• Strong understanding of facilities maintenance procedures and basic repair reporting.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment including vacuums, buffers, extractors, and industrial cleaning tools safely and effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Good physical stamina for standing, bending, lifting heavy supplies or equipment, and performing repetitive tasks over extended periods.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with team members and report maintenance issues promptly. Join us in creating clean, safe environments that foster productivity and well-being! Your dedication will directly impact the comfort and safety of everyone who enters our facilities.
Pay: $16.60 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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.
