Housekeeping Worker I

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid holidays

Leave benefits

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in Virginia is seeking a Housekeeping Worker I to maintain a clean, safe healthcare environment at Catawba Hospital. Duties include cleaning patient care areas, offices, treatment spaces, and living quarters per hospital policies and OSHA/EPA guidelines.

Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential. Experience in housekeeping is highly desired; candidates undergo background checks and pre-employment drug screening.

Qualifications

• Proficient in use of cleaning equipment and supplies, including the preventive maintenance of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary healthcare environment in patient care areas, offices, spaces and living quarters.
• Waste and linen removal and disposal; isolation room cleaning and replenishing supplies.
• Sanitizing equipment and supporting event setups and furniture movement; proper handling of cleaning materials.

Skills

Cleaning equipment

Equipment maintenance

Job description

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 highly desired.

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 your 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.