Cleaner

Aerotek; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

HSA included

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a cleaner for a data center environment in Wood Dale, IL. This contract-to-hire role requires performing detailed final cleaning of data center areas and equipment, with shifts across the day to ensure schedule adherence.

PPE is provided, and you will work onsite in a commercial/industrial setting. Responsibilities include cleaning server racks, using buffers, and operating cleaning equipment while complying with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience cleaning in commercial or industrial environments.
• Able to work safely at heights (approx. 8 ft) on ladders.
• Experience on commercial or industrial construction sites.
• General labor tasks including sweeping, mopping, dusting.
• Experience with buffers or specialized cleaning equipment.
• Lift certification for scissor or boom lift, or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform final cleaning of data center areas to meet cleanliness standards.
• Wipe down server racks, equipment, and surrounding structures with care.
• Sweep, mop, and dust floors and walkways for a clean environment.
• Work at heights on ladders to dust servers and overhead structures.
• Use cleaning tools and equipment to complete tasks efficiently.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE on sites.
• Support general labor and janitorial duties as needed.
• Collaborate with team and follow supervisor directions.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Work at heights

Industrial environment

General labor tasks

Operate cleaning equipment

Lifter certification

Attention to detail

Tools

Buffers

Scissor lift

Boom lift

Job description

Cleaner $20hr

Job Description

This role focuses on performing detailed final cleaning for a data center environment, ensuring all areas and equipment are thoroughly cleaned, sanitized, and ready for use in a commercial or industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform final cleaning of data center areas, ensuring all surfaces and equipment meet cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Wipe down server racks, equipment, and surrounding structures with attention to detail and care.
• Sweep, mop, and dust floors, walkways, and facility spaces to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Work at heights up to approximately 8 feet on ladders to dust servers, wires, and overhead structures using broom dusters or similar tools.
• Use appropriate cleaning tools, buffers, and equipment as needed to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
• Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) while working on commercial or industrial construction sites.
• Support general labor and janitorial duties as needed, including handling debris and maintaining orderly work areas.
• Collaborate with team members and follow direction from supervisors to complete cleaning scopes on schedule.

Essential Skills

• Experience performing cleaning, sanitizing, or janitorial duties in commercial or industrial environments.
• Ability to work comfortably and safely at heights, including standing on ladders approximately 8 feet high.
• Familiarity with working on commercial or industrial construction sites.
• Experience with general labor tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
• Ability to operate or work around scissor lifts or boom lifts.
• Lift certification for scissor lift or boom lift, or the ability to obtain it as required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow cleaning scopes and safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior cleaning experience in a commercial or industrial setting.
• Janitorial or sanitation experience in any environment.
• Customer service experience involving direct customer interaction.
• Experience using buffers or specialized cleaning equipment.
• Comfort working in active construction or industrial environments.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that offers consistent work and the opportunity to grow internally, gaining valuable experience in a specialized data center environment. The organization supports skill development in commercial and industrial cleaning and provides a stable schedule with multiple shifts available to fit different needs.

Work Environment

The role is based in a data center and commercial or industrial construction environment with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts available. Work involves performing cleaning and general labor tasks in and around server racks, wiring, and facility spaces, including working at heights on ladders and around scissor or boom lifts. The position requires wearing jeans and steel toe boots; all other personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided. The environment emphasizes safety, proper use of equipment, and adherence to site protocols while working around active construction and technical infrastructure.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wood Dale, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wood Dale,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.