Housekeeper

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Wilmore (KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locality Premium $8.89/hr

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Housekeeper at the Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore, KY. The role involves maintaining a clean, safe environment for Kentucky’s Veterans and supporting laundry operations as needed.

The position offers a full-time executive branch role with a 40-hour workweek, overtime eligibility, and a locality premium. Salary ranges include hourly wages and a locality premium to reflect the Wilmore location.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, orderly, comfortable, sanitary attractive environment.
• Maintain records of maintenance and cleaning of assigned areas and supply usage.
• Assist in the Laundry department as needed.

Job description

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9/29/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Pay Grade

06

Salary

$10.54 - $15.82 Hourly
Locality Premium - $8.89 per hour

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

Location

100 Veterans Drive
Wilmore, KY 40390 USA

Title

Housekeeper

Description

The Thomson-Hood Veterans Center is a skilled nursing Facility that cares for the Commonwealth of Kentucky’sVeterans. Our mission is to serve Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, andproviding compassionate care. We are looking for a self-motivated, energetic Housekeeper who possesses thedesire to care for Kentucky’s Veterans.
Skills and expectations for this position include but are not limited to:

• Maintain a clean, safe, orderly, comfortable, sanitary attractive environment.
• Maintain records of maintenance and cleaning of assigned areas and supply usage.
• Assist in the Laundry department as needed.

This position, in the Thomson-Hood Veterans Center Housekeeping Services Department, Jessamine County has anapproved Locality Premium of $8.89 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: NONE
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

May risk exposure to chemicals associated with cleaning supplies or burns in operation of laundry machinery.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Cheryl Hoover at [e-mail] or 859-858-1443.

Equal Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D