Housekeeping Aid

Veterans Health Administration; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration at the LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking a Housekeeping Aid to perform a full range of janitorial and custodial tasks in patient and non-patient areas.

The role reports to the Housekeeping Supervisor and may require various tours across the medical facility. Responsibilities include floor maintenance, wall washing, cleaning fixtures, restocking supplies, waste disposal, and maintaining sanitary conditions in restrooms and

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Performs floor maintenance, wall washing, cleans doors, frames, baseboards and edges, stairwells; sweeps, mops, scrubs, buffs, vacuums, and extracts carpets.
• Empties trash and wastebaskets, replaces liners; transports refuse and recycling to central areas.
• Cleans restrooms, bathrooms, and showers; replenishes supplies and ensures sanitation and hygiene standards.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of a VA Medical Center. This position is under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor or designee. This position performs both janitorial and custodial services at the LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties The Housekeeping Aid executes a full range of housekeeping activities in patient and non-patient care areas. The position may be assigned to any tour and may be required to work in various designated areas during any tour of duty. Typically, the position works independently with general supervision, or works with a team and is responsible for the full-range of cleaning duties in an assigned area throughout the medical facility.

These duties include, but are limited to the following: Performs floor maintenance, wall washing. Cleans doors, doorframes, baseboard corners and edges, and stairwells. Tasks are accomplished by sweeping, dust mopping, damp and wet mopping, scrubbing, stripping, refinishing, buffing, vacuuming and extracting carpets and runners, spot cleaning areas, and high and low dusting.

Periodically utilizes pressure washers and heavy industrial powered and battery operated equipment the above task. Adjusts, cleans, and performs minor maintenance on this equipment and changes attachments for their proper use in achieving the best results. Empties trash and wastebaskets, replaces liners. Transports general refuse, regulated medical waste and recycling to central collection areas.

Cleans rest rooms, bathrooms, and shower rooms, ensuring that they are cleaned and meet acceptable standards (cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories, showers, bathtubs, urinals, and toilet bowls; cleans mirrors, sinks, and water fountains; washes and polishes light and toilet fixtures).Replenishes supplies of paper towels, toilet paper, hand sanitizers, and soap in all areas where dispensers are located.

Work Schedule: Days will be established when reporting to supervisor, 2:30pm to 11:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid/PD99909S

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 $23.8 – $27.77/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.