Housekeeping Aid

Veterans Health Administration; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Louisville, KY is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to perform cleaning duties across the medical center. The role requires operating powered cleaning equipment and following strict sanitation protocols to maintain a safe, sterile environment for patients and staff.

Duties include cleaning floors and surfaces, linen handling, waste disposal, and replenishing supplies. Multiple shifts are available in a federal healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Requires physical stamina and endurance for long shifts.
• Dexterity to operate cleaning equipment and handle supplies.
• Attention to detail for sanitation and safety standards.
• Experience in housekeeping or hospital Environmental Services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate cleaning equipment (buffers, vacuums, pressure washers) to clean rooms and areas.
• Clean floors, walls, baseboards, windows, and fixtures per standards.
• Change linens, handle soiled linens, and deliver supplies.
• Dispose and dispose of waste according to safety procedures.

Skills

Physical stamina

Dexterity

Attention to detail

Housekeeping experience

Tools

Buffing machines

Vacuum cleaners

Pressure washers

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Environmental Services Technician performs the full range of manual cleaning tasks (ex: sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, polishing, sanitizing, decontaminating and disinfecting) relevant to the facility you are assigned at the Louisville VAMC.

Key Responsibilities

The Environmental Services Technician performs the full range of cleaning tasks requiring use of powered cleaning equipment for proper and efficient accomplishment.

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Using buffing and polishing machines of rotary, plate and drum design rotary; plate and drum type floor stripping units; tank, canister and upright vacuum cleaners, wet/dry vacuum cleaners, pressure washers, steam cleaners and spray cleaners, high speed and ultra-high speed electric and battery operated burnishers, walk behind and ride on battery operated and electric automatic scrubbers, rotary, extraction and bonnet type carpet shampooing equipment, and other powered equipment) to perform cleaning of rooms, areas, items of furniture or equipment, or specific architectural features (e.g.: floors, walls, baseboards, windows, metal fixtures, ceilings, etc.) Using cleaning chemicals (ex: sanitizer germicidal detergent disinfectants, deodorizers, odor neutralizers, and deodorants, acidic, alkaline and neutral cleaners, floor strippers, floor finishes for hard and resilient floor surfaces, metal polishes which must be used, applied, and removed in accordance with specific label directions to assure the safety and protection of personnel and property).

Making beds. Changing linens. Collecting soiled linens. Removing, transporting, repackaging, disposing and storing general waste, regulated medical waste, chemotherapeutic waste and radioactive waste. Delivering clean linen and supplies. Checking and replenishing consumable supplies (e.g.: soap, hand towels, toilet tissue, bottled water, latex gloves, etc.) in the course of cleaning and servicing rooms and areas within the Medical Center.

Removing, transporting, repackaging, disposing and storing sharps as a part of service rendered to clinics in patient rooms, and may replace filled sharps containers with empty containers. Work Schedule: Full-time, Various shifts will be filled. 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 $18.73 – $21.82/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Multiple shifts available position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government