Housekeeper

Details

Open Date 04/13/2026

Requisition Number PRN44722B

Job Title Custodian

Working Title Housekeeper

Career Progression Track A

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

8am to 5pm, must be available for weekend shifts as needed

VP Area President

Department 01115 - Guest House

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $17.00/hr including excellent benefits package

Close Date 06/09/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Looking for a stable, rewarding job with outstanding benefits? The University Guest House is seeking dependable, detail-oriented Housekeepers to help create a clean, safe, welcoming environment for our guests. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to build a career with one of Utah’s most respected institutions.

When you join us full-time, you gain access to an exceptional benefits package that truly sets us apart with an outstanding benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

• Generous Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)

• Retirement Plans with employer contributions

• Tuition reduction program

Responsibilities

As a Housekeeper at the University Guest House, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our guests enjoy a comfortable and memorable stay. Essential functions include:

• Cleaning and maintaining guest rooms, bathrooms, and public areas to the highest standards of cleanliness

• Changing bed linens, towels, and other supplies as needed

• Dusting, vacuuming, and disinfecting surfaces to ensure a safe and healthy environment

• Restocking guest rooms with necessary items such as toiletries, tissues, and clean towels

• Folding, sorting, washing, and stocking laundry

• Adhering to all safety and hygiene protocols to maintain a safe work environment

• Providing exceptional customer service and positive attitude when interacting with guests

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Seldom: Hazards ( includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking, walking.

Often: Bending, reaching overhead, twisting.

Seldom: Lifting – up to 50 pounds, kneeling, squatting.

Minimum Qualifications

This is an entry-level position. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are required. Six months of related experience is preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

This is an entry-level position. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are required. Six months of related experience is preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.