Hospital Housekeeping & Environmental Aide

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Housekeeping Aid to perform housekeeping and custodial services within a VA Medical Center. The role covers both patient and non-patient care areas, with responsibilities for cleaning, sanitizing, waste handling, and utilizing heavy cleaning equipment.

The position requires ability to work varied shifts, adapt to different areas, and comply with safety standards. Training in housekeeping tasks is provided as part of this role.

Qualifications

• Experience performing housekeeping and custodial duties in a healthcare environment is desirable.
• Ability to follow detailed cleaning procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or in a team in a medical facility setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs a full range of housekeeping activities in patient and non-patient care areas.
• Works independently or with a team to clean assigned areas throughout the facility.
• Performs floor maintenance, wall washing, and cleaning of doors and baseboards.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, buffs, and vacuums carpets and floors.
• Empties trash, transports waste, and maintains recycling areas.
• Cleans restrooms, sanitizes fixtures, and deodorizes spaces.
• Operates heavy cleaning equipment and performs routine maintenance on tools.
• Ensures work areas meet cleanliness standards and safety protocols.

Skills

Housekeeping

Sanitization

Inventory control

Waste management

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Housekeeping Aid to perform housekeeping and custodial services within a VA Medical Center. The role covers both patient and non-patient care areas, with responsibilities for cleaning, sanitizing, waste handling, and utilizing heavy cleaning equipment.

The position requires ability to work varied shifts, adapt to different areas, and comply with safety standards. Training in housekeeping tasks is provided as part of this role.