Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.17 - $21.20
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
Thrift Savings Plan
federal holidays
Job Description
The Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a vital establishment within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services and support to America’s veterans and their families. As part of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), this medical center plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and well-being of those who have served the nation. The center maintains a commitment to excellence in all aspects of healthcare delivery, including clinical services, patient support, and facility maintenance. To support the mission, the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center is currently hiring for Housekeeping Aid - Environmental... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Able to pass a background/security investigation
- Pre-employment physical required
- May be subject to a probationary period
- Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program required
- Ability to complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification
- Willingness to work rotating shifts including weekends
- Must meet OPM Federal Wage System qualifications
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing
- Able to handle powered cleaning equipment safely
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in janitorial or custodial work preferred
- Ability to perform physical labor including lifting and standing for extended periods
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently
- Good dexterity and safety awareness
- Reliability and dependability in work attendance and performance
Job Duties
- Perform light and heavy cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing floors, and vacuuming carpets
- Clean patient wards, rooms, storerooms, offices, corridors, restrooms, and shower rooms
- Empty waste baskets and properly dispose of trash
- Change light bulbs in halls and rooms as needed
- Wash walls, windows and ceilings using ladders as required
- Refill toilet tissue and paper towel dispensers
- Move furniture to clean floors and areas underneath
- Carry out assignments with minimal supervision
- Maintain safety and cleanliness in patient areas to support health environment
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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