The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 150+ elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards.
St. Michael Catholic Church is seeking a reliable and experienced individual housekeeper to provide regular cleaning and limited laundry services for the Redemptorist Residence (church rectory). This role requires professionalism, trustworthiness, and respect for a religious residential setting. English proficiency is required. This position is 30 hours a week and is benefits eligible.
Responsibilities
Public Areas
Third Floor
• Vacuuming and dusting of hallways, libraries, elevator landing, interior of elevator, and laundry room
• Cleaning and dusting of all surfaces in public areas
Second Floor
• Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping of hallways, TV room, Fireside Room, chapel, laundry room, and elevator landing
• Cleaning and dusting of all surfaces in public areas
• Cleaning the breakfast room with the kitchen, including:
o Countertops, sinks, backsplash, and refrigerator (interior and exterior as needed)
o Exterior surfaces of appliances (oven, microwave, dishwasher)
o Stovetop and microwave interior as needed
o Sweeping and mopping the kitchen floor
o Emptying trash
• Cleaning second-floor restroom, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, floors, and all surfaces
First Floor
• Cleaning and vacuuming the carpeted east hallway to the elevator area
• Dining room cleaning and mopping
• Cleaning and dusting of all surfaces
• Emptying trash
• Occasional table setting as requested
• The main kitchen is cleaned by a separate service
Stairwells
• Cleaning of three stairwells (east, middle—carpeted, and south), including floors and all surfaces
Residential Areas
Guest Rooms
• Five guest rooms (3 on the third floor, 2 on the second floor)
• Vacuuming, dusting, cleaning of all surfaces, trash removal, and changing bedding
Private Rooms
• Currently, five private rooms request service
• Cleaning, vacuuming, cleaning of all surfaces, and sheet changes at varying intervals
• Laundry service for one room
Duties and schedule may be adjusted as needs change.
Qualifications & Expectations
• Prior housekeeping experience required
• Ability to work independently and reliably
• Respect for privacy, professional boundaries, and the religious nature of the residence
• Use of appropriate, non-abrasive cleaning products
• Compliance with health and safety standards
The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.
This position has an hourly range of $17.00 - $27.00. An employee’s pay within the hourly range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.