This position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of a VA Medical Center. This position is under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor or designee. This position performs both janitorial and custodial services (textile distribution and inventory activity, sanitizing, e.g).
Work is regularly performed by hand and with light and heavy-powered (industrial-type) cleaning equipment (scrubbers, buffers, spray) disinfecting equipment, and vacuum cleaners).
The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries.The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence ("I CARE").As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless.
With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips.The Housekeeping Aid executes a full range of housekeeping activities in patient and non-patient care areas. The position may be assigned to any tour and may be required to work in various designated areas during any tour of duty.
Typically, the position works independently with general supervision or works with a team and is responsible for the full-range of cleaning duties in an assigned area throughout the medical facility. These duties include, but are limited to the following: Performing reliably and dependably is based on past work and/or school performance.
Using proper cleaning solutions and/or chemicals to successfully remove stains from a variety of surfaces (floors, carpet, tile, walls, etc.) Applying appropriate cleaning solutions to various types of floors (linoleum, wood, or marble), walls, and ceilings to clean and maintain such surfaces. Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms: urinals, commode, sink, mirror, etc.
Cleaning patients' rooms using sanitizing chemicals that will not compromise patients' health to disinfect surfaces. Removing soiled linen from ward areas or clinics using the proper collection methods for handling possible contaminated items. Keeping a stock of cleaning materials and equipment needed to do your work Operating powered equipment such as scrubbing machines, buffers, carpet cleaning machines and/or industrial vacuums.
Performing routine maintenance on cleaning equipment such as changing filters and brushes on vacuum cleaners and floor buffers Sweeping and mopping floors repetitively in high traffic areas such corridors, restrooms, stairways, entry ways, cafeterias and other areas. Recognizing typical health and safety hazards for yourself and other workers around you. Reading and following posted instructions through signs and pictures.
Work Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Position Description Title/PD#: Environmental Services Technician-EVS- Housekeeping Aid-WED-SUN-7-330pm/PD99909S Physical Requirements: The position demands continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing. The work requires the occasional use of heavy powered cleaning equipment (e.g., wall washers, industrial type buffers) weighing over 50 pounds.
The duties necessitate considerable dexterity, hand, foot, and eye coordination, and concentration as well as visual acuity to see dirt, dust and debris. Working Conditions: Work is normally performed indoors with adequate heat, light, and ventilation. Some work may be performed outdoors where there may be exposed to varying degrees of heat and cold as well as inclement weather.
PPE may be required in some circumstance as exposure to possible contagious diseases, blood and bloody secretion are inherent to this position. Care is required to avoid serious injuries (i.e. broken bones) when working on ladders, or when using 30-100-pound power equipment or handling hazardous materials.
Dionne.Schreckengost@va.gov · 318-466-2936
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $17.78 – $20.75/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-07.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
Apply on official site →