Housekeeper (VASLC)

VW International; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career advancement

Job summary

VW International seeks a Housekeeper for the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City, UT. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment to support high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include cleaning patient areas, restrooms, and common spaces, managing waste per infection control guidelines, restocking supplies, and assisting with events as needed. English proficiency and reliability required.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for reading, writing, speaking and comprehension.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to a clean environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout hospital facilities and patient care areas.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, waiting areas, offices, patient rooms, and other spaces.
• Dust, sweep, mop, vacuum, and polish floors and common areas.
• Collect, transport, and dispose of waste according to infection control procedures.
• Restock supplies such as paper products, soap, hand sanitizer, towels.
• Monitor inventory levels for cleaning supplies and notify when replenishment is needed.
• Report maintenance issues and safety hazards to appropriate personnel.
• Follow procedures for handling biohazardous materials and infection control protocols.
• Assist with setup/breakdown of meetings and events as needed.
• Comply with safety policies to ensure patient, visitor, staff well-being.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Job description

Housekeeper (VASLC)

What We Do

We empower our defense and law enforcement customers to focus on their primary mission by removing friction points and setting them up for long-term success. VWI provides facilities and infrastructure management services, including housing management, custodial services, facilities management, operations and maintenance, and a variety of professional services. Through strategic, responsive, and mission-focused solutions, we build lasting partnerships with our customers, vendors, and team members. We invite you to join our team in providing essential services to those who serve our country.

What You'll Do

The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment that supports the delivery of exceptional patient care at the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center (VASLC), located at 500 Foothill Boulevard, Salt Lake City, UT 84148.

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout assigned hospital facilities and patient care areas.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, waiting areas, offices, patient rooms, and other designated spaces.
• Dust, sweep, mop, vacuum, and polish floors, hallways, and common areas.
• Collect, transport, and properly dispose of trash, regulated medical waste, and other waste materials in accordance with infection control procedures.
• Restock supplies such as paper products, soap, hand sanitizer, towels, and other essential items.
• Monitor inventory levels for cleaning supplies and notify supervisors when replenishment is needed.
• Report maintenance issues, safety hazards, and repair needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Follow established procedures for handling biohazardous materials and adhere to all infection prevention and control protocols.
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of meetings, events, and special activities as needed.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures to ensure the well-being of patients, visitors, staff, and fellow team members.

What You'll Have

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of janitorial or housekeeping experience in federal, healthcare, hospital, or high-traffic commercial environments.
• Knowledge of VA, CDC, or industry-standard cleaning and infection control practices, including biohazard handling and disinfectant dwell-time requirements.
• Ability to work assigned schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, drug screening, and comply with all site-specific security requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required immunizations or health clearances.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

What We Offer

At VWI, our people are our greatest strength. We value the skills, dedication, and expertise of our employees and are committed to fostering a workplace built on respect, dignity, teamwork, and transparency.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance funded through employer-provided Health & Welfare contributions in accordance with SCA regulations.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and vacation benefits.
• Opportunities for performance-based bonuses and compensation increases above required SCA wage determinations.
• Career advancement opportunities, including supervisory and management positions.
• Leadership development and professional growth opportunities.

VWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.