Housekeeping Assistant Specialist I - Support Services Environmental, Full-time, Nights

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant Specialist I for the Feinberg/Galter location. The role involves general and heavy cleaning of operating rooms, public areas, offices and patient rooms.

It operates on a 40-hour week with night shifts from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, including every other weekend and every holiday. Salary starts at $21.65 per hour with a $1.07/hour shift differential and is non-exempt, eligible for overtime.

Qualifications

• General and heavy cleaning of operating rooms, public areas, offices and patient rooms.

Responsibilities

• Vacuums carpeted surfaces and damp mops hard floors.
• Assists in orienting new housekeeping assistants to the department.
• Performs cleaning in offices, patient rooms, labs, public areas and stairways with hospital-approved chemicals.

Job description

• Location: Feinberg/Galter; FL BS

The salary range for this position is $21.65 - $21.65 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose‑driven and committed to our mission to deliver world‑class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well‑Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce‑led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Nights Schedule: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM (Works Every Other Weekend and Works Every Holiday)
• Location: Feinberg/Galter; FL BS
• Union Hourly Compensation: $21.65 per hour (+ $1.07/hour for shift pay differential) (non‑negotiable). The role is graded as a non‑exempt position meaning you are eligible for overtime.
• Benefits Eligible Role: New employees are eligible for benefits to begin on the first of the month following their starting date. Our 2026 Benefits Summary is attached for your reference.

The Housekeeping Assistant Specialist I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Housekeeping Assistant Specialist I, under the direction of the supervisor of Environmental Services, assists the supervisor in the orientation of new departmental personnel assigned to insure completeness. This position performs general and heavy cleaning of operating rooms, public areas offices and patient rooms.

Responsibilities

• Vacuums carpeted surfaces, damp mops hard surface floors.
• Assists the supervisor in orientating new housekeeping assistants to the department.
• Performs general and heavy cleaning duties in offices, patient rooms, clean and soiled utility rooms, laboratories, public areas, and stairways such as washing floors, walls, furniture, bed etc., with the appropriate hospital approved chemicals. Use ladders and scaffolds as necessary.
• Cleans window sills, empties ash trays and waste baskets.
• Cleans blood and body fluids.
• Clean arranges furniture in patient’s rooms, baths, offices, waiting and other public areas as assigned.
• Cleans bath tubs, sinks, mirrors, toilets and replaces supplies as required.
• While generally assigned to a specific area, may be dispatched to other areas as needs dictate.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Refinish floors, applying appropriate surface coatings.
• Operates electrical and battery operated machines for scrubbing, shampooing and burnishing.
• Moves furniture as directed and assists in freight moving.