This position is located within Environmental Management Services (EMS) of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. The position, generally aligned under to the Housekeeping Supervisor, is responsible for supporting and performing tasks (e.g., environmental of care, textile distribution and training) associated with the Environmental Management Services (EMS) goals and objectives.
Duties include but not limited to: Possesses the knowledge of and ability to apply principles of chemistry, biology, bacteriology, etc. as they apply to hospital housekeeping requirements. Comprehend, interpret and implement verbal and written instructions from Supervisor to ensure acceptable results of assigned area. Abide by and adhere to medical center policies.
Operate and perform minor maintenance to floor scrubber/buffers, wet pickup vacuums, dry vacuums, and battery powered scrubbers. Performs duties such as scrubbing, stripping, waxing, and polishing floors; sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and shampooing of rugs and carpets. Use aseptic cleaning/disinfection techniques. Handle exposure to both non-infections and infectious waste safely. Use standard precautions along with proper personal protection equipment.
Assists the management to accomplish a vast array of service tasks and has the authority to accomplish day-to-day operational requirements. Provide instruction on proper use of all equipment - floor scrubbers, buffers, vacuums, etc. Operate battery powered equipment, move furniture and set up ladders or other heavy equipment as required. Use ladders and scaffolds to wash ceiling fixtures and room partitions.
Total Rewards Brochure: Environmental Services Technician (EVS) - Housekeeping Aid Leader Work Schedule: Wednesday through Sunday; 2:30pm-11:00pm; Subject to change based on the needs of the facility.
Position Description Title/PD#: Environmental Services Technician (EVS) - Housekeeping Aid (Leader)/PD99913S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Requirements: The position requires occasional bending/stooping, crouching, and kneeling. Lifting up to 50 pounds.
Approximately 40 percent of time spent standing, 40 percent of time spent walking and 20 percent of time spent sitting. Hearing and visual acuity. Manual dexterity to use a phone and operate equipment. Working Conditions: The work is accomplished in a variety of different area including operating rooms, treatment rooms, examination rooms, imaging rooms, wards and other public, recreation and administrative areas.
Protective clothing and personnel protective equipment (PPE) including gowns, gloves, safety shoes, masks, etc. is required in the accomplishment of some aspects of the work. There is the potential for exposure to strong cleaning solutions, bodily fluids and communicable disease. The work can involve occupied patient rooms and interaction with both medical and psychiatric patients. May be required to work inside and outside.
May requie some exposure to hazardous cleaning chemicals.
Anastasia.Dixon@va.gov · (254) 658-3589
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $20.04 – $23.38/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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