Housekeeping Aid

Veterans Health Administration

Battle Creek (MI)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 31,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Housekeeping Aid at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. The role covers janitorial and custodial services under supervision, including bed-making in patient areas and use of heavy cleaning equipment. The position schedule is Monday–Friday, 3:30pm–12:00am.

Salary is posted as $19.22–$22.42 per hour. Applications close 2026-11-05. Open under the Public hiring path. This vacancy is with the Veterans Health Administration.

Responsibilities

Performs floor maintenance, wall washing and cleans doors, frames, baseboards and stairwells.
Operates and maintains heavy industrial cleaning equipment and attachments.
Empties trash, replaces liners and transports waste to central areas.
Restrooms, bathrooms and shower rooms cleaned; supplies replenished in all dispensers.
Cleans patient rooms, beds, mattresses, bed frames and bedside items.
Work requires continuous walking, standing, bending and lifting over 50 pounds.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of Battle Creek VA Medical Center. This position is under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor or designee. This position performs both janitorial and custodial services.

Key Responsibilities

The duties of the position may include but, are not limited to: Performs floor maintenance, wall washing. Cleans doors, doorframes, baseboard corners and edges, and stairwells. 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 liner.

Transports general refuse, regulated medical waste and recycling to central collection areas. Cleans rest rooms, bathrooms, and shower rooms. Replenishes supplies of paper towels, toilet paper, hand sanitizers, and soap in all areas where dispensers are located. Provides bed-making services in patient care areas and OD rooms; cleans mattresses, springs, and bed frames; and cleans bedside stands, over bed lights, blood pressure cuffs, bed tables, etc.

in patient rooms; Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 3:30pm -12:00am Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid/PD99909S Physical Requirements: The position demands continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing. The work requires the occasional use of heavy powered cleaning equipment (e.g., wall washers, industrial type buffers) weighing over 50 pounds.

The duties necessitate considerable dexterity, hand, foot, and eye coordination, and concentration as well as visual acuity to see dirt, dust and debris.

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 $19.22 – $22.42/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

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