EVS Housekeeping Technician — Clean, Safe Patient Spaces

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Montrose (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Hudson Valley VA Healthcare System seeks a Housekeeping Aid - Environmental Services Technician to perform janitorial and custodial duties across Montrose and Castle Point facilities.

Responsibilities include cleaning wards, patient rooms, restrooms, and common areas while following safety and infection-control protocols. The role involves physical work, standing for long periods, and operating cleaning equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work various shifts and tours as needed.
• Experience in housekeeping or custodial work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of light and heavy cleaning duties and routine housekeeping.
• Clean wards, patient rooms, storerooms, offices, corridors, restrooms and showers.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, polish, and replace consumables.
• Carry out assignments with minimal supervision.
• Respond to spills quickly and maintain clean and safe patient areas.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Hudson Valley VA Healthcare System seeks a Housekeeping Aid - Environmental Services Technician to perform janitorial and custodial duties across Montrose and Castle Point facilities.

Responsibilities include cleaning wards, patient rooms, restrooms, and common areas while following safety and infection-control protocols. The role involves physical work, standing for long periods, and operating cleaning equipment.