VVH Institutional Custodian - Temporary

CareerArc; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Institutional Custodian for a temporary part-time role. This position involves essential housekeeping and laundry tasks to maintain a clean and welcoming environment for residents. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to work varied hours, including weekends and holidays. Join a team committed to providing quality care and support to veterans in a respected healthcare setting, where your contributions will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who served our country.

Qualifications

• No specific education or experience required.
• Preferred: 1 year of experience as a custodian or housekeeper.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping duties including mopping, sweeping, and trash removal.
• Launder linens and personal clothing, sorting and folding.

Skills

Housekeeping

Laundry Operations

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Title: VVH Institutional Custodian - Temporary

Application Deadline Date: 05/13/2025

Location:

Bennington, VT, US

Position Type: Temporary

Schedule Type: Part-Time

Hourly Rate: $19.41

Overview

The Vermont Veterans' Home is currently seeking to hire an Institutional Custodian. This position may include housekeeping and/or laundry job duties. Housekeeping duties are mopping, sweeping, dusting, trash removal, cleaning of living spaces and common areas. Laundry duties are laundering linens and personal clothing, sorting and folding, delivery and pickup of laundry as well as operation of laundry machines.

The hours for this position are 6am to 2:30pm and will include working weekends and holidays.

The Vermont Veterans' Home is an experienced residential and healthcare campus for Veterans. The staff of the Vermont Veterans' Home work as a team to fulfill America's promise to care for our country's Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star parents. To truly fulfill the promise, we offer clinical care and a wide range of services that are recognized as Best in Class for their effectiveness in patient-centered care. Together we strive to create an environment that provides our residents with the dignity and respect that they so rightfully deserve.

For more information about the Vermont Veterans' Home, please visit this site .

Who May Apply

This position, VVH Institutional Custodian - Temporary (Job Requisition #52645), is open to all State employees and external applicants.This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Kimberly Telford at [e-mail] .
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Any person who has had a charge of abuse, neglect or exploitation substantiated against him or her is not eligible under the Vermont Veterans’ Home licensing requirements. Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including Vermont and national criminal record checks, adult and child abuse registry checks, the Office of Inspector General exclusion database, and motor vehicle driving record checks where applicable.

Duties are performed during an assigned shift at the Vermont Veterans’ Home. Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather. Good physical condition required. Considerable standing, walking, lifting, and carrying of heavy objects may be required. Weekend and evening hours may be required.

Duties are performed in a nursing home environment, including office, common areas and patient care areas. Direct interactions with patients may be extensive, leading to potential exposure to infectious disease or physical injury. Incumbents must be prepared to drive a vehicle in all types of weather.

Minimum Qualifications

No specific education or experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one (1) year of experience as a custodian or housekeeper in a health care or other institutional setting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.