Cleaner

httpsladgovcomjobopenings; Hines (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Illinois is seeking a full-time Cleaner to perform routine cleaning and disinfection of patient-care areas, offices, corridors, and common spaces.

The role involves sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, restocking restrooms, and disposing of waste in accordance with hospital procedures. The position requires English reading/writing ability, physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds, and compliance with VA safety, privacy, and infection-control training, along with passing

Qualifications

• Previous janitorial, custodial, housekeeping, or environmental-services experience preferred.
• Must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and prolonged standing.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Must successfully meet background investigation, security, and VA badging requirements.
• Must complete VA safety, privacy, infection-control, and job-specific training.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and disinfection of patient-care areas, offices, corridors, waiting areas, restrooms, and common spaces.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors, carpets, mats, and other assigned surfaces.
• Clean, sanitize, and restock restrooms, including toilets, sinks, fixtures, dispensers, and floors.
• Collect and properly dispose of trash, recycling, and designated waste according to hospital procedures.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces and respond to spills and other assigned environmental-cleaning needs.

Skills

Cleaning experience

English literacy

Physical stamina

Job description

Cleaner

Location: Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital – Hines, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time – Multiple shifts, including weekends and Federal holidays

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

• Perform routine cleaning and disinfection of patient-care areas, offices, corridors, waiting areas, restrooms, and common spaces.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors, carpets, mats, and other assigned surfaces.
• Clean, sanitize, and restock restrooms, including toilets, sinks, fixtures, dispensers, and floors.
• Collect and properly dispose of trash, recycling, and designated waste according to hospital procedures.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces and respond to spills and other assigned environmental-cleaning needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous janitorial, custodial, housekeeping, or environmental-services experience preferred.
• Must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and performing prolonged standing, walking, and bending.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English sufficiently to understand work and safety instructions.
• Must successfully meet applicable background investigation, security, and VA badging requirements.
• Must be reliable, professional, and willing to complete required VA safety, privacy, infection-control, and job-specific training.