Housekeeping Worker I

Virginia AG; Roanoke (VA); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 49.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health plans

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Family leave

Sick leave

Employee discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) at Catawba Hospital seeks a Housekeeping Worker I to maintain a clean, safe hospital environment. Duties include cleaning patient care areas, offices, treatment spaces, and living quarters, with adherence to policies and safety guidelines.

Background checks and drug screening required. Experience in housekeeping is preferred; applicants will undergo extensive background investigations and may require accommodations.

Formación

• Proficient in use of cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Previous housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary healthcare environment through daily cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, offices, treatment spaces, equipment, and living quarters in accordance with hospital policies, OSHA, and EPA guidelines.

Descripción del empleo

Title: Housekeeping Worker I

State Role Title: Hsekeep & /or Apparel Worker I

Hiring Range: $35,524 - $49,023

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Catawba Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/catawba/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary healthcare environment through the daily cleaning and disinfecting of patient care areas, administrative offices, treatment spaces, equipment, and living quarters in accordance with hospital policies, OSHA, and EPA guidelines. Duties include, waste and linen removal, isolation room cleaning, replenishing supplies, sanitizing patient and treatment equipment, supporting special event setups and furniture movement, and ensuring proper handling and storage of cleaning materials and equipment. The role also requires maintaining accurate cleaning documentation, promoting workplace safety, communicating effectively with staff and patients, reporting maintenance or security concerns, and contributing to a professional and welcoming environment through high standards of housekeeping and infection control.

Minimum Qualifications

Proficient in use of cleaning equipment and supplies, including the preventive maintenance of equipment. Knowledge and application of cleaning instructions according to policies and procedures. Demonstrates competencies as defined on attached form.

Additional Considerations

Previous housekeeping experience preferred.

Background Investigation

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1

The Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity

The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference

DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits

• DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 14 paid holidays in 2026, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

Contact Information

Name: Austin Grasty

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.