Environmental Services Technician - Housekeeping Aid

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention incentive

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System in Prescott, AZ seeks an Environmental Services Technician - Housekeeping Aid (PD99909S). Duties include cleaning wards, patient rooms, restrooms and more.

The role operates with supervision and may involve heavy cleaning equipment; shift is Mon-Fri 3:00pm–11:30pm with potential night differential after 6 PM. Salary range shown is hourly and open to retention incentives after the initial 90 days, reflecting VA

Qualifications

• Duties include cleaning wards, patient rooms, storerooms, offices, corridors, restrooms and other areas.
• Work requires continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling and pushing.
• Position is under direct supervision and may include shift changes based on facility needs.

Responsibilities

• Clean wards, patient rooms, storerooms, offices, corridors and restrooms.
• Operate cleaning equipment and perform heavy cleaning tasks as needed.
• Follow supervision instructions and adhere to safety and cleanliness standards.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System in Prescott, AZ. This position is under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor/designee. This position performs both janitorial and custodial services. This position is authorized to receive a retention incentive upon successful completion of the first 90 days!

Key Responsibilities

Duties to include but not limited to: cleaning wards, patient rooms, storerooms, offices, corridors, restrooms, shower rooms, and other areas. HKA-EVS Technicians sweep, mop, scrub (machine) floors, vacuum carpets and upholstered furniture, empty waste baskets, clean light globes and Venetian blinds, wash walls, windows and ceilings by climbing small ladders, refill toilet tissue and towel dispensers and move furniture.

HKA-EVS Technicians carry out assignments with minimal supervision. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm; but subject to change based on facility needs (night differential pay beginning at 6:00 PM) Position Description Title/PD#: Environmental Services Technician - Housekeeping Aid/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

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 $19.62 – $22.89/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

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