Coach Cleaner - 90073215 - Chicago

Amtrak•Chicago, IL

3d•$24 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

As a Coach Cleaner at Amtrak, you will play a key role in upholding Amtrak’s high standards by maintaining clean, safe, and regulation-compliant train car interiors. This position supports a variety of cleaning functions, ranging from light tidying to thorough deep cleaning, to ensure a pristine environment for passengers. The role is fast-paced and team-oriented, requiring strong multitasking skills to meet tight deadlines and keep trains service-ready. While not fully customer-facing, the position may involve occasional interaction with passengers and collaboration with Onboard Services and other team members, where effective communication and professionalism are essential. Joining Amtrak as a Coach Cleaner opens the door to a variety of advancement opportunities. Career paths include roles in Mechanical as a Carmen Helper, assisting with the inspection, maintenance, and repair of rail equipment, or in Onboard Services as a Train Attendant, supporting passenger comfort, safety, and onboard service operations. By becoming part of our team, you help create a welcoming environment for passengers while taking the first steps toward a rewarding career with growth and long-term potential at Amtrak.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Prior experience in cleaning.
Must be able to complete training and maintain necessary certifications for your position.
Experience in commercial cleaning using OSHA-compliant cleaning chemicals, equipment, and safety practices.
Must have basic computer skills to support essential job functions and communication.
Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, mops, brooms, dust pans and toilet servicing equipment.
Must have a valid and current driver’s license.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be able to work in varying climates, including exposure to both high heat and cold weather conditions based on location.
Must be able to complete training and maintain necessary certifications for your position.

Nice To Haves

Experience interacting with the public in a customer service or related role.
Experience working as part of a team in a fast-paced service environment.
Experience working in or cleaning food and beverage preparation spaces while following FDA-approved hygiene and safety practices.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Basic mechanical and equipment troubleshooting skills.
Safely lift up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

Conduct cleaning tasks for train cars, following all guidelines set by the FDA and Amtrak.
Perform thorough, detail driven deep cleaning tasks to ensure every surface, corner, and hard to reach area meets our high standards for cleanliness, safety, and customer comfort.
Utilize cleaning chemicals and equipment safely in compliance with regulatory agencies and HAZCOM guidelines and procedures.
Maintain and care for materials, equipment, machines and hand tools relevant to your duties.
Support a variety of cleaning functions, encompassing both light tidying and deep cleaning (top-to-bottom, detailed sanitation process, including but not limited to, sanitizing floors, seats, restrooms, high-touch surfaces, ventilation systems) to ensure a pristine environment for passengers.
Shape each customer’s journey by ensuring our train interiors are spotless, welcoming, and safe.
Order supplies and submit timesheets.