Encore Car Wash 

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Lorraine Swanson

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Oak Lawn

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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...

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Andrea Earnest

Bolingbrook

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Perrino Insurance Partners

We help seniors confidently navigate Medicare with honesty, clarity, and compassion, because we’ve lived it with our own aging parents. Now, we’re here to help you do the same. Building a health and lifestyle strategy is important. Perrino Insurance Partners aims to be your community resource. At Perrino Insurance Partners, we specialize in Medicare Advantage, Supplement, and Part D plans, plus dental and vision coverage. Our team stands for trust, integrity, and guidance…like a lighthouse in retirement’s changing waters. Based in Oak Lawn, IL, we proudly serve individuals 65+ across Illinois. Call, message, or meet with us, your future deserves a partner who truly cares.

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<a href="https://www.oaklawn-il.gov/Home/Components/News/News/284/18" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Press release from the Village of Oak Lawn:</a> 02/02/2022 2:19 PM Garbage services will be halted Wednesday, 2/2/2022, and Thursday, 2/3/2022, due to inclement weather. Republic will resume garbage services on Friday, 2/4/2022. Since Republic will be working to catch up on areas that had their service halted due the winter storm, it is possible that service delays may linger through Monday, 2/7/2022. Please be patient and thank you for understanding.<hr />This press release was produced by <a href="https://www.oaklawn-il.gov" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Village of Oak Lawn</a>. The views expressed here are the author's own.

<a href="https://www.oaklawn-il.gov/Home/Components/News/News/284/18" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Press release from the Village of Oak Lawn:</a>

02/02/2022 2:19 PM Garbage services will be halted Wednesday, 2/2/2022, and Thursday, 2/3/2022, due to inclement weather.

Republic will resume garbage services on Friday, 2/4/2022. Since Republic will be working to catch up on areas that had their service halted due the winter storm, it is possible that service delays may linger through Monday, 2/7/2022.

Please be patient and thank you for understanding.<hr />This press release was produced by <a href="https://www.oaklawn-il.gov" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Village of Oak Lawn</a>. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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Alsip-Crestwood

Chicago

Beverly-MtGreenwood

Palos

South Side

Lauren Traut

Oak Forest

David Giuliani

La Grange

DuPage County

Burr Ridge

Orland Park

Western Springs

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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