EVS Technician: Create Clean, Safe Hospital Environments

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Housekeeping Aid - Environmental Services Technician to maintain a clean, safe environment for Veterans, visitors, and staff.

This role performs light and heavy cleaning duties with minimal supervision in VA facilities. Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms, wards, offices, restrooms, and common areas; sanitizing surfaces; handling waste; refilling supplies; and following infection control protocols.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize patient rooms, wards, offices, corridors, restrooms, shower rooms, and other assigned areas
• Sweep, mop, scrub (machine), polish floors, and vacuum carpets and upholstered furniture
• Remove trash and waste, including regulated medical waste, in accordance with safety procedures
• Respond promptly to spills and maintain safe, hazard-free environments
• Clean walls, windows, ceilings, light fixtures, and Venetian blinds
• Refill dispensers (toilet tissue, paper towels, soap) and maintain supply levels
• Move furniture and equipment as needed to perform cleaning duties
• Use ladders and cleaning equipment safely to complete assigned tasks
• Follow established infection control, safety, and environmental protocols

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Housekeeping Aid - Environmental Services Technician to maintain a clean, safe environment for Veterans, visitors, and staff.

This role performs light and heavy cleaning duties with minimal supervision in VA facilities. Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms, wards, offices, restrooms, and common areas; sanitizing surfaces; handling waste; refilling supplies; and following infection control protocols.