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Facilities/Support Services - Housekeeping

Abbott · Abbott Park, IL · $15.45–$29.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Aug 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about your past cleaning or housekeeping work. What areas were you responsible for?

What they are checking: Whether they have real experience with the kind of cleaning a large facility needs.

How do you plan your shift so all your areas get done on time?

What they are checking: Whether they work in an organized way and can be trusted to cover a route without close supervision.

Tell me about a time you had a disagreement with a coworker. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they get along with a team and handle conflict calmly.

Why do you want to work on the facilities team here?

What they are checking: Whether they want steady, reliable work and are likely to show up consistently.

What would you do

You see a spill in a hallway while you're on your way to another task. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they handle safety hazards right away instead of assuming someone else will.

Some areas may have signs saying you need special gear or permission to enter. How would you handle that?

What they are checking: Whether they respect restricted areas and safety rules on a site with labs and production.

An employee complains that their area wasn't cleaned well. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they stay polite, fix the issue and take pride in their work.

What do you do if equipment like a floor machine isn't working right?

What they are checking: Whether they report problems and avoid using unsafe equipment.

About the work

How do you clean an area like a lab, restroom or break room so it's truly clean and not just tidy?

What they are checking: Whether they understand disinfecting and order of work, which matters in a healthcare company's buildings.

How do you use and store cleaning chemicals safely?

What they are checking: Whether they follow labels, wear protective gear and avoid mixing products, which prevents injuries.

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The full job description

As published by Abbott.

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. • Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. • An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works out of our Lake Bluff, IL, location in the GES, Global Engineering Services. As a Housekeeping Associate, you will perform facility cleaning and support required for the manufacturing and research environment at Abbott Lake County. Requires adherence to quality and regulatory requirements (as referenced in GMP's, SOP's, DEA, OSHA, DEP and Abbott standards). You will also perform regulated cleaning procedures in the following area types on a daily basis: production laboratories, manufacturing support laboratories, research laboratories, and common support areas such as lavatories, office area, and break rooms for the above-mentioned areas. What You’ll Work On • Based on the housekeeping needs in a specific area, the following tasks may be performed on a daily basis. • Required to perform cross contamination cleaning methods in areas that contain radioactive or biohazardous materials or areas that require microbial control. • Required to prepare radioactive and biohazard housekeeping equipment for autoclaving or disposal. • Prepares floor and wall mops for autoclaving used in microbial controlled areas. • Monitor waste for radioactive contamination and identify biohazardous waste. • Pick and dispose of cold waste from production laboratories, manufacturing support laboratories, research laboratories, and common support areas. • Required to complete GMP documentation attestation logs, work orders, training documents. • Required to operate handheld electronic documentation unit (when applicable) to complete GMP documentation. • Prepares cleaning solutions based on GMP regulated mixing instructions. • Performs microbial control cleaning techniques on walls, ceiling and floors based on GMP regulated cleaning frequencies and guidelines. • Completes preventive maintenance work orders to meet GMP cleaning requirements. • Operate various types of wet/dry battery and electric equipment. • Operate various types of electric and battery type walk behind or ride-on floor scrubbers, sweepers and burnishers. • Perform preventive maintenance on housekeeping equipment such as: battery maintenance, squeegee adjustments, air pressure checks, filters checks. • Support various recycling programs to include but not limited to: glass, paper, corrugate and plastic by staging and preparing for transportation. • Operate bailing and compacting equipment. • The duties listed above cover the most significant jobs performed but not exclude the occasional duties not mentioned. Required Qualifications • High School diploma or equivalent is required, candidate must complete initial training course provided by LC Housekeeping prior to working in regulated environments at Abbott Lake County site. • Must be able to read and comprehend written information to include Corporate Quality Documents, Cross Divisional Operating Procedures &, Safety Guidelines, Departmental Basic Operating Procedures &, Safety Guidelines and Operating Instructions. • Must be able to complete accurate and legible written records in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices when documenting work performed, (room attestations, work orders, cleaning logs) auditable by regulatory agencies. • Must be able to operate a computer to complete required compliance/technical training, to download daily work instructions to handheld computer and document work performed, then sync back into the CMMS for GMP review and archiving. Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. ottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $15.45 – $29.00/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Facilities & Maintenance DIVISION: GES Global Engineering Services LOCATION: United States > Abbott Park : AP06D ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: 2Nd Shift - 5% (United States Of America) TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Exposure to temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit/16 degrees Celsius or above 85 degrees Fahrenheit/28 degrees Celsius on a regular basis, Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Routine work with chemicals, Work in confined spaces, Work in noisy environment, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. 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