Join Our Team as a Housekeeping Associate at HI Chicago Hostel! Would you love to interact with travelers from all around the world and help ensure they have a clean, welcoming place to stay? Join HI USA at our Chicago hostel, located in the heart of the city. We are currently accepting applications for Housekeeping Associates who will help maintain a clean and orderly environment that enhances the guest experience.

Position Details:

Pay:

$17.50 per hour

Shifts:

AM & PM Shifts Type:

Full-time, benefit-eligible

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, disability, vacation, sick leave, 403b with company match, and more (New Hire waiting periods apply).

Perks:

• Free stays at other HI USA hostels (subject to availability)
• Discounts on hundreds of brands
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for growth within HI USA
• Friendly and inclusive work environment

Responsibilities:

• Clean and prepare guest rooms, dorms, and bathrooms meeting established standards
• Mop and vacuum all floors and sweep hostel grounds daily
• Perform laundry room functions including washing, sorting, folding, and restocking rooms
• Change and wash all bed linens, bedspreads, blankets, and towels as needed
• Wash and put away kitchen dishes and utensils
• Clean and disinfect sinks, toilets, and tub/showers; restock soap and toilet paper
• Wash windows and window coverings in all rooms as needed
• Dust countertops, dresser tops, furniture, artwork, and door frames as needed
• Empty all trash and recycling bins daily and dispose of in designated areas
• Report any broken items such as beds, chairs, or fixtures to management
• Turn off unnecessary lights as required
• Assist in maintaining inventory of housekeeping supplies
• Light maintenance, kitchen maintenance, and groundskeeping as needed

Skills/Qualifications:

• Minimum six months of hostel or hotel houskeeping experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Customer service experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• High school diploma or GED
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit, use hands and arms
• Frequently required to stand, walk, talk, and hear
• Occasionally required to climb or balance
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required: close, peripheral, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We Make a Difference! At HI USA, we celebrate diversity and welcome individuals of all backgrounds. As a nonprofit organization, we help people, especially the young, travel on a budget to foster a greater understanding of the world and its people through affordable travel opportunities. If you're passionate about hospitality and creating memorable experiences, apply today to join our team as a Housekeeping Associate. Want to see what a day in the life at HI USA looks like? Follow us on TikTok !