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 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!