Housekeeping Worker I

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Virginia; Presencial; USD 36.000 - 49.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health plans

Life insurance

Retirement plans

14 paid holidays in 2026

Annual leave and sick leave

Descripción de la vacante

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in Virginia is hiring a Housekeeping Worker I at Catawba Hospital. The role involves cleaning patient care areas, offices, and living spaces to maintain a safe, sanitary environment in line with hospital policies and EPA guidelines.

You will handle waste and linen, replenish supplies, report maintenance concerns, and support infection control practices.

Formación

• Proficient in use of cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Knowledge and application of cleaning instructions according to policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates competencies as defined on attached form.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary healthcare environment by cleaning and disinfecting patient care areas, offices, treatment spaces, equipment, and living quarters.
• Handle waste and linen, replenish supplies, sanitize equipment, and support special event setups.
• Report maintenance or security concerns and uphold infection control standards.

Conocimientos

Cleaning equipment use

Cleaning instructions

Competency demonstration

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.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Requirements

Applications and résumé for this position are accepted electronically through Page Up the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.

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.