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Storage Facility Housekeeper

U-Haul · Joliet, IL · $15.00–$16.00 an hour · Moonlighter

Posted Oct 2, 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 a job where you had to pay close attention to small details.

What they are checking: Whether they notice things others miss, which the posting asks for.

How do you keep motivated when you're working on your own most of the day?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay productive without close supervision.

Tell me about a time you finished a task that you didn't enjoy doing.

What they are checking: Whether they follow through on unpleasant parts of the job.

Why are you interested in working at U-Haul, and where would you like to grow?

What they are checking: Whether they see this as a starting point and want to build a career there.

What would you do

A customer moves out and leaves a unit full of trash. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they clean it up properly and tell the manager so the unit can be rented again quickly.

You see someone you don't recognize wandering in a secure hallway. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they think about security and alert staff calmly rather than confronting or ignoring.

A customer asks you a question you don't know the answer to. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they find the right person to help rather than guessing.

What would you do if you ran out of supplies halfway through your shift?

What they are checking: Whether they plan ahead and communicate needs before they become a problem.

About the work

Storage units, hallways, restrooms and elevators all need cleaning. How would you organize your shift?

What they are checking: Whether they plan their work to cover the whole facility every day.

How do you stay safe using cleaning chemicals?

What they are checking: Whether they read labels, use protection and never mix products.

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The full job description

As published by U-Haul.

United States This position is not eligible for employer sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work and must not require employer sponsorship. Compensation Range: $15.00 to $16.00 Hourly Location: 4200 W Jefferson St, Joliet, Illinois 60431 United States of America START TODAY, GET PAID TODAY! New hires eligible for BONUS! Are you organized and proactive? Do you have an eye for detail? Facility Housekeepers set the stage for U-Haul’s exceptional service by keeping the U-Haul facility clean and inviting. Start your career at U-Haul and join an exceptional, supportive team. U-Haul Offers Facility Housekeepers: • Career stability • Opportunities for advancement • Valuable on-the-job training • Life insurance • MetLaw Legal program • MetLife auto and home insurance • Discounts on Apple products, Dell computers, cell phone plans, hotels, and more • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days if eligible • 401k and stock options • 24-hour physician available for kids • Health insurance & Prescription plans if eligible • Dental & Vision Plans • Subsidized gym/ membership if eligible • Business and travel insurance • YouMatter EAP program • LifeLock identity Theft • Critical Illness/Group Accident Facility Housekeeper Responsibilities: • Provide sweeping, vacuuming, wiping, and mopping for storage units, hallways, restrooms, elevator, etc. • Dispose of trash • Maintain and track cleaning supply inventory, requesting supplies as needed • Other duties as assigned Facility Housekeeper Minimum Qualifications: • Organization skills • Willingness to learn • Self-starter Work Environment: The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts or machines, fumes or irritant chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing, or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves or shields. Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of remaining stationary, moving around outdoors, positioning oneself to reach objects at varying heights, and moving equipment weighing a minimum of 50lbs assisted or unassisted. U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team. U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.

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