This position is located under Environmental Management Service. Incumbent performs a full range of housekeeping duties within the medical center to include areas that requires physical labor and strict adherence to aseptic cleaning procedures.
Duties may include, but are not limited to: Assure proper storage and usage of a variety of cleaning agents and solutions. Complete housekeeping duties in accordance with established procedures and acceptable infection control measures. Clean, disinfect and maintain cleanliness in assigned patient wards, administrative areas and public areas utilizing proper tools/equipment to comply with sanitation standards..
Sweeping and mopping floors repetitively in high traffic areas such as corridors, restrooms, stairways, entryways, cafeterias and other areas. Transport general refuse, bio hazardous waste and recyclables to proper central collection areas following established waste management procedures. Other duties as assigned by the Service. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Must work weekends and holidays. To be discussed in interview.
Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid/PD00206A Physical Requirements: Walk, stand, stoop, bend, and lift to perform housekeeping duties. You must able to handle weights up to 20-50 lbs. in dealing with heavy trash and linen, as well as products such as stripper/finish etc. that come in large heavy containers.
You must push, pull, load and unload carts: bend stoop, twist and turn with moderate effort: climb ladders to change cubical curtains: clean out-light fixtures, and clean windows. You must be able to fit and kneel in small spaces to clean, i.e. restrooms stalls and other tight areas.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $18.63 – $21.7/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-09.
This is a Monday- Friday 7:00- 3:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m-11:00p.m. weekends and holidays as needed. position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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