Summer Housekeeper (Multiple Openings)

Job Description

Housing and Food Services (HFS) is pleased to announce openings for Summer Housekeepers.

Housing & Food Services supports over 10000 student residents and operates 40 dining locations on campus. With a team of over 1200 staff and students HFS is dedicated to enhancing student life through teamwork and excellent service.

Key Responsibilities:

The Summer Conference Housekeeping staff are responsible for providing room service for overnight guest room accommodation in the residence halls. The Conference Housekeeping staff are also responsible for setting up all meeting and dining room facilities for conference guests. Housekeepers must possess the ability to follow directions and work effectively as a team with all conference desk and custodial staff.

Description of Duties

• Set and service conference guest rooms and bathrooms including properly handling linens and towels.

• Set up and clean meeting and dining rooms as requires lifting and moving heavy furniture.

• Clean guest and resident rooms restrooms hallways staircases entryways lobbies lounges study rooms kitchens and other shared areas as directed.

• Performing cleaning tasks i.e. dusting sanitizing glass cleaning vacuuming sweeping mopping washing walls other cleaning tasks as directed.

• Clean floors walls mirrors countertops sinks toilets and showers in private and shared bathrooms.

• Remove trash recycling and compost including a high volume during the transitional period between academic year housing and summer conference operations; operate trash recycling and compost compactors.

• Carry safeguard always and use only for appropriate work purposes assigned key rings keys or access cards which may include master keys.

• Take responsibility and be accountable for completing all work assignments in a prompt and efficient manner.

• Always maintain a neat and clean appearance including wearing appropriate uniform attire footwear and identification.

• Set up and maintain housekeeping carts; properly mix chemicals as needed.

• Provide support to campus partners such as Desk Services Conference Services Dining and UW Facilities staff and other areas of Housing and Food Services as needed.

• Other projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be capable of doing physically demanding work that requires repetitive bending and lifting.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior housekeeping or related work experience.

• Work independently with minimal supervision.

• An eye for detail

• Dedication to a high level of customer satisfaction

Individuals with a high sensitivity to dust or allergies tend to experience problems with this type of work.

Pay Rate

• $21.77 per hour

Work Schedules and Building Assignments

Housekeepers are scheduled to work 20 - 40 hours per work schedules are developed to provide an equal number of staff 7 days a week and may change from week to week. The typical daily schedule is 7:30am-4:00pm but may vary. Days of work may include weekends. We do our best to ensure that each employee has two consecutive days off each week.

Housekeepers are assigned to a specific building or area as the primary work assignment; however you must be willing to work in a variety of locations throughout the summer.

These positions are open until filled.

What Is the Summer Conference Program
At the conclusion of spring quarter most of the residence halls are vacated for the summer. We offer the student rooms and facilities in these halls to visiting conference groups affiliated with the educational and professional development mission of the University. The conferences we host range from business and professional organizations to sports camps youth groups and a variety of foreign study groups visiting the country for the first time.

What Is the Employment Period
Summer employment beginsJune 2 2026 and continues throughSeptember.

Throughout the summer your workload may vary depending upon the number and size of conference groups. However it is important to recognize that it is difficult to plan for such contingencies in advance. If you accept employment with our program you will be expected to request days off around our conference activity and resulting work schedules. Traditional holidays (i.e. Juneteenth July 4th and Labor Day) are considered regular workdays.

What Kind of Training Is Involved
A condensed basic orientation and training program has been developed for all Summer Conference Program student staff. The purpose of the training program is to provide staff with information regarding the programs customer service standards expectations basic work assignments etc.

The required training must be done in person. Your involvement in the training program is essential to making our program a -person training will occur on Tuesday June 2 2026 from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Staff hired after this date will complete training on another date.

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.