Housekeeping Specialist Jobs
Housekeeping Specialist jobs are open across hotels, healthcare facilities, senior living communities, and corporate properties, from entry-level to supervisory, with specializations in infection control, deep cleaning, and linen management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
- Total Hours: 24 hours per week
- Days Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Works Every Weekend and Works Rotaing Holidays)
- Location: Feinberg/Galter; FL BS
- Union Hourly Compensation: $21.65 per hour (non-negotiable). The role is graded as a non-exempt position meaning you are eligible for overtime.
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.
- Washes walls, blinds, lights and similar surface areas and hangs drapes.
- Maintains and cleans equipment. Upon completion returns.
- Equipment to assigned location (i.e. equipment storeroom, Janitor’s closet). Keeps janitor’s closet and storage area neat and orderly.
- Performs all heavy duty mopping and cleaning.
- Cleans washes, polishes and scrubs floor using electric scrubbing machine, wet vacuum and/or buffer.
- Applies floor finish as directed.
- Empties trash chutes and cleans waste containers.
- Advises supervisor of unsanitary, unsafe or otherwise unsatisfactory conditions and defective or damaged fixtures, furniture or equipment.
- Collects trash and debris in rooms, halls and stairways.
- Removes and compacts general waste and recycling materials. Upon completion of compacting, returns the blade to an “in” position.
- Properly disposes of Bio-hazardous waste.
- Moves all heavy furniture and equipment.
- Cleans rolling stock furniture, hospital equipment and related items.
- Strips, refinishes and/or shampoos all types of floor surfaces and coverings.
- Transports hospital property from area to area or building to building.
-
Properly utilize the Bed Tracking system:
- Log into the computer at the start of the shift.
- Upon commencement of the cleaning process move the “dirty bed”, “clean next” bed, or a “stat bed” into the “In Progress” category.
- Once completed move the bed into the “Bed Ready” category.
- Log out at the end of the shift.
- Strips unit upon discharge, terminally clean patient room and prepares for admission. This includes the use of a tent card and a toilet seat strip.
- Perform all in between case cleaning in the OR’s, terminally clean all OR’s and clean all LDR’s after each delivery.
- Return all keys and pagers.
AA/EOE.
Qualifications
Required:
- One to two years of experience
- Ability to understand oral instructions
Preferred:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
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Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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.
Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information https://jobs.nm.org/benefits
Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.
If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
- Total Hours: 24 hours per week
- Days Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Works Every Weekend and Works Rotaing Holidays)
- Location: Feinberg/Galter; FL BS
- Union Hourly Compensation: $21.65 per hour (non-negotiable). The role is graded as a non-exempt position meaning you are eligible for overtime.
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.
- Washes walls, blinds, lights and similar surface areas and hangs drapes.
- Maintains and cleans equipment. Upon completion returns.
- Equipment to assigned location (i.e. equipment storeroom, Janitor’s closet). Keeps janitor’s closet and storage area neat and orderly.
- Performs all heavy duty mopping and cleaning.
- Cleans washes, polishes and scrubs floor using electric scrubbing machine, wet vacuum and/or buffer.
- Applies floor finish as directed.
- Empties trash chutes and cleans waste containers.
- Advises supervisor of unsanitary, unsafe or otherwise unsatisfactory conditions and defective or damaged fixtures, furniture or equipment.
- Collects trash and debris in rooms, halls and stairways.
- Removes and compacts general waste and recycling materials. Upon completion of compacting, returns the blade to an “in” position.
- Properly disposes of Bio-hazardous waste.
- Moves all heavy furniture and equipment.
- Cleans rolling stock furniture, hospital equipment and related items.
- Strips, refinishes and/or shampoos all types of floor surfaces and coverings.
- Transports hospital property from area to area or building to building.
-
Properly utilize the Bed Tracking system:
- Log into the computer at the start of the shift.
- Upon commencement of the cleaning process move the “dirty bed”, “clean next” bed, or a “stat bed” into the “In Progress” category.
- Once completed move the bed into the “Bed Ready” category.
- Log out at the end of the shift.
- Strips unit upon discharge, terminally clean patient room and prepares for admission. This includes the use of a tent card and a toilet seat strip.
- Perform all in between case cleaning in the OR’s, terminally clean all OR’s and clean all LDR’s after each delivery.
- Return all keys and pagers.
AA/EOE.
Qualifications
Required:
- One to two years of experience
- Ability to understand oral instructions
Preferred:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
#LI-JL1
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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.
Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information https://jobs.nm.org/benefits
Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.
If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in housekeeping specialist jobs.
- Prior housekeeping or custodial experience in a hotel, hospital, or long-term care facility
- Knowledge of safe chemical handling, dilution ratios, and MSDS or SDS compliance
- Ability to follow room-cleaning checklists and pass inspection standards consistently
- Physical stamina to stand, bend, and lift for a full shift in a fast-paced environment
- Basic English reading ability to follow posted instructions, labels, and safety signage
- OSHA 10 certification or infection control training preferred for healthcare settings
Tips for Your Housekeeping Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to facility type
Hotel housekeeping and healthcare environmental services have different priorities. Highlight infection control protocols and Joint Commission standards for clinical settings, and turnover speed with occupancy volume for hospitality. Matching your language to the facility type gets your resume past initial screening.
List every certification you hold
Certifications like CBHC, CHESP, or OSHA 10 set you apart in competitive applicant pools. Include them in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume, not buried at the bottom, so hiring managers spot them without digging.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists housekeeping specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by shift type, not just location
Many housekeeping specialist roles are posted as day, evening, or overnight shifts, and competition varies by shift. If you're flexible, applying to evening or overnight postings can reduce competition and get you into a facility where you can move to preferred shifts later.
Prepare a scenario answer for inspections
Interviewers for housekeeping roles often ask how you handle a failed room inspection or a supervisor's correction. Prepare a specific example that shows you accepted feedback, corrected the issue, and changed your approach. Vague answers about 'being a team player' don't land as well as a real situation.
Negotiate schedule before you negotiate pay
In housekeeping roles, guaranteed hours and shift consistency often matter more than hourly rate. When you get an offer, clarify whether the schedule is fixed or rotating and what minimum weekly hours look like before the conversation moves to anything else.
Housekeeping Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most housekeeping specialists?
The companies hiring the most housekeeping specialists right now include Davis Development, Floor & Decor, and LIVunLtd., with the largest share of openings in Colorado, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at large hotel chains, hospital systems, and senior living operators.
How many housekeeping specialist jobs are remote?
About 0% of housekeeping specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most roles require on-site physical work. The sub-areas most likely to have remote or hybrid components are housekeeping coordinator roles, training and compliance positions, and quality inspection management jobs rather than hands-on cleaning positions.
How do you become a housekeeping specialist?
Start with a general housekeeping or custodial role at a hotel, hospital, or property management company to build foundational skills. Learn your employer's inspection standards and chemical safety protocols thoroughly, then pursue a certification such as CHESP or CBHC. Demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, and willingness to work varied shifts, as most specialist-level roles are filled by promoting dependable in-house staff.
Can you get hired as a housekeeping specialist with no experience?
Many employers will hire candidates with no formal housekeeping experience if you can show physical reliability, a clean work history, and familiarity with cleaning products and safety basics. Applying to entry-level housekeeping aide or room attendant postings first gives you documented experience and an internal path to specialist titles within months at most larger properties.
What does the housekeeping specialist interview process look like?
Most housekeeping specialist interviews involve a brief phone or in-person screening followed by a practical or behavioral interview with a supervisor. You'll typically be asked how you prioritize tasks when rooms stack up, how you handle a failed inspection, and whether you're comfortable with the facility's shift structure. Some employers include a walk-through of the property or a short skills demonstration before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to housekeeping specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to housekeeping specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, facility preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits. New postings are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best shot at openings before they fill.
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