The Bead Bar

The Bead Bar is a black-owned jewelry making haven where the vibes are always immaculate and the people are even better. Grab a drink, settle in, and let our welcoming team guide you as you design your own unique piece. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or a total beginner, get ready for great music, great company, great drinks, and even better jewelry you’ll love. 

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Lorraine Swanson

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Evergreen Park

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The Bead Bar is a black-owned jewelry making haven where the vibes are always immaculate and the people are even better. Grab a drink, settle in,...

Encore Car Wash 

Encore Car Wash is the fastest growing express wash in the Chicagoland area. Here at Encore, we want to change the way you think when you think about a car wash. With a return to good old-fashioned service and all the most modern technology. To demonstrate our belief that something does not need to be new to look fantastic, we utilize reclaimed brick from older torn down buildings throughout Chicago to construct our facilities. But we’re more than just a car wash, we’re your neighbor. Our team is committed to providing fast, friendly, and affordable service with a personal touch. From our state-of-the-art equipment to our thoughtfully designed spaces, every detail is crafted with you in mind.

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Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Job Description: Help clean and remove odors from personal belongings after fire, smoke, or water damage. This job is careful, detailed cleaning that helps families get their homes and items back to normal. The work is Monday&ndash;Friday at our Alsip, IL office with a mostly women-led team in our contents cleaning room, where items brought to our facility are cleaned and deodorized. Sometimes the team goes to customer homes to clean walls, floors, furniture, and remove odors. If you have experience in housekeeping, hotel cleaning, hospital cleaning, residential cleaning, or maid services &mdash; and you like clean, careful work &mdash; this job is a great fit. Supervisors and cleaning managers from these areas are welcome to apply too.
Why Join Us
<ul><li>Monday&ndash;Friday schedule with optional paid overtime</li><li>Clean, organized, modern facility with a safe, respectful workplace</li><li>Supportive women-led team culture built on communication and professionalism</li><li>Paid training and certifications. You will be trained step-by-step &mdash; no experience needed.</li><li>Health insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Sign-on bonus</li><li>National brand with 40+ years of trust and 18+ years serving Chicagoland</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Team events, awards, and appreciation lunches</li></ul>
Salary Range - $18&ndash;$23/hr + Overtime + Phone Allowance.
Pay depends on your experience and skills.
Must-Haves:
<ul><li>Live within 20 minutes of Alsip, IL &ndash; local candidates only</li><li>Valid driver&rsquo;s license</li><li>Reliable car to get to work in Alsip every day.</li><li>Good attention to detail &mdash; you notice small things</li><li>Respectful and comfortable working in customers&rsquo; homes</li><li>Able to lift 40 lbs and stand for long periods</li><li>Candidates with experience in housekeeping, hotel cleaning, hospital cleaning, residential cleaning, maid services, or upholstery cleaning are encouraged to apply.</li></ul>
Nice-to-Haves (we&rsquo;ll train):
<ul><li>1+ year of professional cleaning experience</li><li>Experience with detailed cleaning (homes, hotels, hospitals, offices)</li><li>Bilingual English / Spanish a plus (not required)</li></ul>
What you&rsquo;ll do:
<ul><li>Clean, deodorize, and restore personal items in our contents cleaning facility</li><li>Handle items carefully, label them, and store them correctly</li><li>Keep your work area clean, safe, and organized</li><li>Sometimes help clean and remove odors in customer homes with the team</li></ul>To apply, send your resume to <a href="mailto:niki.ramirez@rainbowrestore.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">niki.ramirez@rainbowrestore.net</a>

Contents Cleaning Specialist – Women-Led Team

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