Environmental Services (EVS) Technician- Housekeeping Aid

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Services Technician - Housekeeping Aid position at the VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, performs janitorial and custodial duties across patient areas, using proper cleaning solutions and equipment to maintain cleanliness and infection control.

The role requires handling soiled linen, stocking materials, and operating heavy cleaning equipment. Schedule is 7:00am–3:30pm with two openings and potential changes based on facility needs.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Operating powered equipment such as scrubbing machines, buffers, carpet cleaning machines and/or industrial vacuums.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

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 at the VA Medical Center located in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to: 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.

Total Rewards Brochure: Environmental Services Technician - Housekeeping Aid Work Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm; Saturday through Wednesday Off Thursday and Friday; Subject to change based on the needs of the facility.

Position Description Title/PD#: Environmental Services (EVS) Technician- Housekeeping Aid/PD99909S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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. 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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $18.23 – $21.27/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.