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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.56 - $27.49
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
The Environmental Management Services Division at the Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Aid to join their team. This renowned VA Medical Center is committed to providing top-quality healthcare services to veterans and their families. As a part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the institution prides itself on maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment to support patient care and enhance the well-being of all who visit or work within its facilities. The Environmental Management Services Division is integral to this mission, focusing on janitorial and custodial duties that... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitability for Federal employment based on background investigation
- Successful completion of drug screening urinalysis prior to appointment
- Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Completion of online onboarding process with acceptable identification
- Ability to serve a 1-year probationary period
- Completion of all application requirements by closing date
- Physical ability to perform duties including continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing
- Capability to safely operate heavy powered cleaning equipment and handle hazardous materials
- Willingness to work multiple shifts and various designated facility areas
- Commitment to comply with VA policies including influenza vaccination or approved exemption
- No requirement for specific education qualifications
Job Qualifications
- Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing solutions for various surfaces
- Ability to operate and maintain heavy power cleaning equipment
- Familiarity with infection control and hazardous waste handling procedures
- Ability to perform deep cleaning and special cleaning tasks using aseptic techniques
- Mental concentration for independent task scheduling and execution
- Good interpersonal skills for working near patients
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills for process documentation
- Ability to identify medical and hazardous waste types
- Experience or training demonstrating ability to perform housekeeping duties in a healthcare setting
- Demonstrated ability to follow directions, physical strength and agility, and special aptitude for housekeeping work
- Ability to work with little supervision
Job Duties
- Performs floor maintenance activities including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, stripping, refinishing, buffing, and vacuuming carpets and runners
- Cleans walls, doors, doorframes, baseboards, corners, edges, and stairwells using manual and industrial equipment
- Empties trash and wastebaskets, replaces liners, and transports general refuse, regulated medical waste, and recycling to central collection areas
- Cleans restrooms, bathrooms, and shower rooms, including disinfecting and deodorizing lavatories, urinals, toilets, sinks, mirrors, and fixtures
- Replenishes supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, hand sanitizers, and soap in dispensers
- Operates, adjusts, and performs minor maintenance on cleaning equipment including buffer machines and pressure washers
- Follows infection control and hazardous waste procedures and properly handles biohazardous waste
- Works independently or as part of a team across multiple facility areas and shifts
- Adheres to safety protocols and uses personal protective equipment as required
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