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Housekeeping Houseperson

Loews Hotels · Rosemont, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

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

About your past

Tell me about a time you worked behind the scenes to make someone else's job easier.

What they are checking: Whether they take pride in support work that guests rarely see but the operation depends on.

Tell me about a time you noticed something broken or unsafe and reported it.

What they are checking: Whether they speak up about maintenance issues instead of assuming someone else will.

How do you stay productive during slow times on your shift?

What they are checking: Whether they find useful work without being told, such as deep cleaning or restocking.

Room attendants sometimes get frustrated when supplies are late. How do you handle that tension?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and cooperative with coworkers when the floor gets busy.

What would you do

As a houseperson, you keep room attendants stocked with linens and supplies. How do you decide which floors to restock first?

What they are checking: Whether they can anticipate needs so attendants never stop working to wait for supplies.

A guest calls for a crib and a rollaway at the same time an attendant needs fresh linens. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can juggle competing requests and prioritize guest-facing needs while communicating with the team.

You find a spill in the lobby during the morning checkout rush. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act right away to prevent slips and know how to clean around guests politely.

A guest stops you in the hallway with a question you don't know the answer to. What do you say?

What they are checking: Whether they help guests by finding the answer or the right person, rather than saying it is not their job.

About the work

How do you keep hallways, elevator landings and public areas looking clean at a busy airport hotel?

What they are checking: Whether they work a regular route through public spaces instead of only reacting to complaints.

What safety steps do you take when moving heavy linen carts and trash?

What they are checking: Whether they use safe lifting and pushing habits and keep halls clear for guests.

How do you handle chemicals and cleaning equipment in the storage rooms?

What they are checking: Whether they know labels, safe storage and never mixing products, since misuse can hurt people.

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The full job description

As published by Loews Hotels.

Situated between vibrant Downtown Chicago and O’Hare International Airport, Loews Chicago O’Hare combines accessibility, comfort and style. Guests enjoy spacious and sophisticated accommodations, luxury amenities and complimentary airport shuttle service all designed to create a seamless stay for both business and leisure travelers. Who We Are : Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations. Growth and belonging start here ; you’ll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role—from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT—offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact. Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us. What We Offer : • Competitive health & wellness benefits, retirement benefits • Paid Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays & Paid Bereavement • Training & Development opportunities, career growth • Pet Insurance & Pet Bereavement • Complimentary parking • Complimentary meals in Team Member Café while working • Complimentary use of fitness center • Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks & more • Community volunteer opportunities • Benefits are subject to eligibility and may vary by position To clean all public guest room areas of the hotel as assigned. To promote good public relations. Essential Functions and Responsibilities • Reports to work as scheduled, in proper uniform, in accordance with the company’s personal appearance standards • Consistently maintains a friendly positive attitude that ensures positive guest experience and giving recognition to returning guests. • Follow and adhere to all policies and procedures as set forth by the Housekeeping Department • Follows proper etiquette when communicating over the radio • Respond, follow and close HotSOS and other requests when assigned to them by the proper usage of Rexx/ radio • Responsible for helping room attendants by emptying trash and soiled linen from housekeeping carts • Help maintain the following areas at all times: public rest rooms, hotel lobby levels, ashtrays , elevators and tracks, ice machine areas, stairwells, building entrance and hallways • Handle guests with excellent guest relations skills • Clean back-of-the-house windows as needed • Vacuum guest hallways daily • Use proper chemicals when cleaning as described by the department’s procedures • Attend all departmental meetings as scheduled • Perform all duties in a timely and efficient manner • Maintain linen closets clean, stock and organize • Bring trash to compactor at the end of the day • Responsible for washing guest room glassware and delivered to linen closets • Responsible for bringing dirty glassware to housekeeping at the end of the shift • Perform all other duties as directed by management that are consistent with the policies and procedures of the company • Notifies immediate supervisors promptly and fully of all problems or unusual matters of significance • Is polite, friendly, and helpful to the guests, management, and fellow team members • Attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions • Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment, and work area • Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards • Complies with safety regulations and procedures • Complies with hotel policies and rules • Recycles whenever possible • Remains current with hotel information and changes Supportive Functions and Responsibilities • Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times • Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance • Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards Qualifications • Previous experience an asset • Able to work as part of a dynamic quality-driven team • Basic English language skills • Requires extensive standing, walking, lifting and bending • Able to push, stand, stoop, bend, and lift items weighing up to 150 pounds repetitively during entire shift • Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays • Must be customer-service orientated and have excellent hospitality skills Physical Demands It is required by this position that one will be: • On their feet over 2/3 of the time • Walking over 2/3 of the time • Using hands to handle, feel or point over 2/3 of the time • Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling 1/3 of the time • Using their listening and communication skills 2/3 of the time. • Able to push, pull, and carry 150 lbs There are special vision requirements that we ask for and they are: • Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) • Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) • Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point) • Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships) The wage for this position is $23.78. 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