Housekeeping Aid

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Housekeeping Aid at the Danville VA Medical Center, within the Environmental Management Service. The role combines janitorial and custodial duties, including cleaning doors, baseboards, stairwells and floors, and operating light to heavy cleaning equipment.

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The job requires physical activity and the ability to handle cleaning duties with various equipment, while ensuring a safe,

Qualifications

• Duties include janitorial and custodial tasks.
• Operates light and heavy cleaning equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness of doors, floors and fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Clean doors, doorframes, baseboards and stairwells.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, buff and vacuum floors.
• Empty trash, replace liners and manage recycling.

Skills

Janitorial work

Custodial services

Cleaning equipment

Tools

Pressure washers

Heavy industrial buffers

Vacuums

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located within the Environmental Management Service at the Danville VA Medical Center. This position is direct supervisor of the Housekeeping Supervisor or designee. This position performs both janitorial and custodial services. Work is regularly performed by hand and with light and heavy-powered cleaning equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include: Clean doors, doorframes, baseboard corners and stairwells Sweeping, dust mopping, damp and wet mopping, scrubbing, buffing, vacuuming High and low dusting Utilizes pressure washers and heavy industrial powered and battery operated equipment Empties trash and wastebaskets and replaces liners Transports general refuse, regulated medical waste and recycling to collection area Exchange sharps containers and clean wall mounts Empty sensitive bins Replenishes paper towels, toilet paper, hand sanitizers, and soap Moves and arranges furniture Removes snow from fire exits, steps, patios, ramps and landings Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00 - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid/PD08122A 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 $18.36 – $21.43/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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