Housekeeping Assistant Specialist II - Feinberg Conference Center, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Assistant Specialist II to uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and service in a bustling hospital environment. This role involves maintaining conference areas, ensuring a positive experience for all users, and performing essential cleaning tasks. The ideal candidate will be physically capable of lifting heavy items and possess a strong commitment to professionalism and teamwork. Join a supportive organization that values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to enhance your well-being.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a related role.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in conference areas.
• Set-up and break-down rooms according to event requirements.
• Perform daily cleaning duties across various hospital areas.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Cleaning and maintenance

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift: 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM, (Monday - Friday)
• Location: Feinberg/Galter, FL 03 (Works All Areas of the Hospital)
• Union Hourly Compensation: $20.35 per hour (nonnegotiable) (+ $0.97 Shift Pay Differential). The role is graded as a non-exempt position, meaning you are eligible for overtime.

The Housekeeping Assistant Specialist II 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.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain NMH Conference Center to the highest specific standards set by management to ensure that all users of the facility enjoy a first-class, service-oriented successful experience in a positive, professional, caring environment.
• Reports exclusively to the Conference Center areas, with periodic dispatch to other areas only with Conference Center management consent.
• Many events are held throughout the hospital campus and may require set up by the Conference Center team.
• All assigned Conference Rooms must be monitored and cleaned on all hospital floors.
• Set-up and break-down of rooms according to standards set by Conference Center.
• Level tables, wipe down tables and counters in each room and empty trash when 2/3 full.
• Spray tables with appropriate cleaner and use cloth to clean entire table from one end to the other.
• Dust chairs when needed.
• Clean dry erase boards with appropriate cleaner.
• Use carpet sweeper or vacuum removing debris from floors.
• Remove any spots or stains to carpet immediately to prevent deeper staining.
• Return to staging kitchen any catering items that have not yet been picked up by catering.
• Do not leave leftover catering items from previous groups in a room.
• Handle tables and chairs with extreme care to prevent damage.
• This job requires heavy lifting of tables, boxes and other conference center materials. You must be physically able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Make any last minute changes to room set-ups as deemed necessary prior to or during an event with a positive attitude.
• Operational Maintenance of Foyer, Atrium, Corridors, Pritzker Auditorium and other Conf. Areas will include daily duties such as vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning surfaces.
• Special Projects will be assigned daily, weekly, and monthly for deep cleaning, dusting, and other tasks.
• Maintain a positive attitude and conduct yourself in a professional manner.
• Perform other duties pertinent to the Conference Center's mission as requested by management.
• Maintain storage areas in a clean orderly fashion with compliance to safety codes.

Qualifications

Required:

• One to two years of experience.

Preferred:

• A high school diploma or the GED equivalent.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

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 to learn more.