Housekeeper 2026-01991

Posting number: 2026-01991

Department: Department Of Health

Division: Wyoming State Hospital

Job classification: ISHK01 - HOUSEKEEPER

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Summary

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  

Are you looking for a job that offers security, excellent health insurance, and a pension for your future? The Wyoming State Hospital is hiring a reliable Housekeeper to help us keep our building clean, safe, and comfortable for everyone. Your main goal is to make sure our hospital is a clean, comfortable, and sanitary place for patients, staff, and visitors. 

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays

• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future

• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

• and MUCH MORE!  Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

The city of Evanston is a small and friendly Rocky Mountain community that is a 45-minute drive from the world-famous ski slopes of Park City, Utah. There are concerts, shopping, dining, professional sporting events, and an international airport 60 minutes away in Salt Lake City. The area surrounding Evanston is excellent for recreational activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, biking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.

Human Resource Contact: Brenda Hales / brenda.hales@wyo.gov / 307-677-5951


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.DUTIES MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING FOR HOUSEKEEPING:

• Cleans the bathrooms and takes out the garbage.
• Cleans and sanitizes floors, walls, windows and furniture.
• Determines appropriate chemical solutions for cleaning and disinfection.
• Changes linens on client beds.
• Uses universal precaution processes in the cleaning and disposal of biohazard waste.
• Identifies areas that need repair and notifies the proper person.
• Stocks supplies and chemicals for the unit.
• Assists in the laundry with the washing, drying and redistributing of the residents' clothes as needed.
• Provides safety awareness for staff and clients.

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING FOR LAUNDRY:

• Sorts and weighs laundry.
• Loads and unloads washers and dryers.
• Inspects wash at various stages of processing for cleanliness; recommends changes in washing and rinsing procedures.
• Charts and logs quantities of laundry collected and processed.
• Tests samples of water periodically to determine hardness of water and effectiveness of cleaning agents and stain removers.
• Monitors chemical pump system and changes out chemical containers; changes tubing to pumps as needed.
• Folds clothing.
• Runs ironer.
• Delivers clothing and linens as needed.
• Assists housekeeping with cleaning duties.
• Helps train new Housekeepers
• Helps clean rooms after construction or a patient move.
• Reports any broken items, safety problems, or cleaning needs to your supervisor.

Examples of duties

KNOWLEDGE: 

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and practices.
• Knowledge of cleansers, supplies, and equipment.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Knowledge of state and facility policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of universal precautions.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures, cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of infection control standards.