Environmental Services Technician: Hospital Cleaning & Maintenance

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Omaha VA Medical Center, within Environmental Management Services, seeks an Environmental Services Technician to perform janitorial and custodial duties across patient and non-patient areas. Tasks include cleaning, disinfection, waste handling, and linen management to maintain a safe, sanitary environment for Veterans and staff.

The position requires participation in pre-employment evaluation and adherence to infection control practices, with a full-time schedule (details provided during

Qualifications

• Custodial or janitorial experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding cleaning tasks and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work in a healthcare environment with infection control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Executes a full range of housekeeping activities in patient and non-patient care areas.
• Performs floor maintenance, wall washing, restroom cleaning, and surface disinfection.
• Transports waste, recycling, and soiled linens to designated areas; restocks supplies.
• Operates and maintains cleaning equipment; ensures rooms and corridors are clean and safe.
• Assists with bed-making, furniture arrangement, and adherence to hygiene standards.
• Cleans windows, curtains, blinds, and patient care equipment as needed.
• Works according to assigned shift schedule and follows facility policies.

Job description

The Omaha VA Medical Center, within Environmental Management Services, seeks an Environmental Services Technician to perform janitorial and custodial duties across patient and non-patient areas. Tasks include cleaning, disinfection, waste handling, and linen management to maintain a safe, sanitary environment for Veterans and staff.

The position requires participation in pre-employment evaluation and adherence to infection control practices, with a full-time schedule (details provided during