Housekeeper

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Student loan refinancing

Tuition assistance

Career development

Pet insurance

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain a clean, sanitary environment in Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center, a secure residential setting for youth.

The role supports residents, staff and visitors by keeping facilities clean and well-maintained. Responsibilities include cleansing floors, walls and fixtures, disposing of trash, setting up rooms for meetings and new admits, and assisting with emergency sanitation as needed.

Qualifications

• Must possess knowledge of and ability to use cleaning equipment and compounds.
• Ability to operate all cleaning equipment.
• Follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the facility in a clean, sanitary, orderly and attractive condition.
• Polices grounds to remove trash and debris.
• Sweeps, mops, washes and vacuums floors; washes walls, windows and fixtures.
• Cleans and maintains supply closets, rooms and common areas.
• Disinfects resident rooms daily and prepares beds for new admits.

Skills

Housekeeping

Cleaning

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center offers intensive residential treatment services within a secure setting. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of youth ages 7- 17 who are experiencing emotional, psychiatric and educational difficulties. In addition to our general psychiatric programs, we also offer specialty programs for youth with more serious challenges. Harbor Point and its programs are fully accredited by The Joint Commission and the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Educational Facilities. We are licensed by The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Education. We are a TRICARE®-approved and certified facility.

Position Scope:

Maintains the facility in a clean, sanitary, orderly and attractive condition to provide a suitable environment for residents, staff and visitors.

Essential Functions:

Maintains physical plant.

• Polices grounds to remove trash and debris from landscape, parking lots and walkways.
• Collects and disposes of trash two (2) times each day.
• Sweeps, mops, wet washes and vacuums floors.
• Strips and polishes floors.
• Washes waste baskets and refuse containers.
• Washes walls, ceilings and windows.
• Cleans high places.
• Replaces disposables.
• Washes sinks and plumbing fixtures.
• Cleans carpeting.
• Maintains cleanliness of fire stairwells and landings ensuring they are free from all debris.
• Maintains cleanliness of elevator surfaces.
• Assists with emergency sanitation.
• Moves heavy furniture.
• Sets up conference and meeting rooms.
• Maintains supply closets.
• Maintains tools and equipment.
• Leaves residents' areas clean of debris and tools.
• Prepare beds for new admits
• Cleans windows
• Cleans up spills
• Set up for special functions in meeting and conference rooms
• Disinfect every resident room everyday

Full-Time Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Must possess knowledge of and ability to use cleaning equipment and compounds; ability to operate all cleaning equipment; to follow written and oral instructions. An individual must be able to perform each Essential Function of the job satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Education: High school graduate, GED or equivalent experience.

Experience: One or more year’s housekeeping experience preferred.

Physical Requirements: The Physical Requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Requires physical exertion and flexibility to stoop, climb, lift weight in excess of 30 lbs.; good hearing and vision; mobility and dexterity in both arms to operate tools; exposed to all weather conditions and temperatures.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.