Housekeeping Aid

Veterans Health Administration

Virginia (MN)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 28,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to perform a full range of housekeeping duties in a VA Medical Center, across patient and non-patient areas. The role requires flexibility to work various shifts and locations, under EMS supervision, with emphasis on cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining sanitary facilities.

The incumbent will operate cleaning equipment, handle waste disposal, restock supplies, and ensure adherence to safety and cleanliness standards

Qualifications

Must be physically able to perform continuous cleaning activities and handle equipment.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and work across shifts.
Work both independently and in teams under supervision.

Responsibilities

Executes a full range of housekeeping activities in patient and non-patient care areas.
Performs floor maintenance, wall washing, and cleaning of doors, baseboards, stairs.
Cleans rest rooms, bathrooms and showers; disinfects and deodorizes fixtures.
Replenishes supplies and moves furniture to accomplish tasks.
Works across shifts per EMS Chief guidance.

Skills

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Tools

Pressure washers

Industrial cleaning equipment

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 Environmental Services Technician Supervisor or designee. This position performs both janitorial and custodial services.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties include but not limited to: The Environmental Services Technician 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. Moves and arranges furniture, patient wardrobes, beds, etc. in the assigned area to accomplish cleaning tasks Work Schedule: Varies based on needs of service. Candidates will be required to work across shifts and possibly cover at other locations, per the guidance of EMS Chief to meet the needs of the service.

Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid/PD99909S Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be physically able to do continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling and pushing; lifting and moving objects such as lightweight cleaning equipment and other objects; and climbing step ladders. Frequent lifting or moving objects up to 25 pounds is required.

Must be physically able to remain engaged in manual work requiring muscular effort for the entire eight-hour shift. .

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 $17.39 – $20.29/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

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