Housekeeping Aid

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Akron VA Clinic is seeking a Housekeeping Aid (HKA-EVS) to support Environmental Services operations and maintain clean, safe patient areas for Veterans and their families.

As an HKA-EVS Technician, you will perform a full range of light and heavy cleaning duties, report any hazards, and follow established sanitation procedures under supervision. This role supports patient care by ensuring clean and safe facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of light and heavy cleaning duties and routine housekeeping duties.
• Sweep, mop, scrub floors; vacuum carpets; empty waste baskets; clean light globes; wash walls, windows, ceilings.
• Clean wards, patient rooms, storerooms, offices, corridors, restrooms, shower rooms, and other areas.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of a VA Medical Center. This position performs both janitorial and custodial services at the Akron VA Clinic located in Akron, OH.

Key Responsibilities

The Housekeeping Aid (HKA) - Environmental Services (EVS) Technicians who maintain VA facilities for Veterans and their families are essential to the patient care experience at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). A VA healthcare career as a HKA-EVS Technician means working alongside other Veterans, who make up 85 percent of the housekeeping staff.

As a HKA-EVS Technician, you will perform a full range of light and heavy cleaning duties and routine housekeeping duties. Veterans rely on the skills of these professionals to keep patient areas clean and safe by addressing spills quickly, discarding trash, installing light bulbs in halls and rooms, and vacuuming and polishing floors. Duties include 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.

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 $20.4 – $23.81/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-04.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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