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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.42 - $19.13
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
federal holidays
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a prestigious federal healthcare institution dedicated to serving the veterans and their families by providing comprehensive medical services and support. Established as part of a nationwide network of VA hospitals, the Wilmington VA Medical Center is committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy environment conducive to optimal patient care and recovery. The facility houses various specialized units that cater to the diverse healthcare needs of veterans, supported by an experienced team of healthcare professionals and support staff who are passionate about improving the quality of life... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Selective service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Pre-employment physical examination required
- Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program mandated
- Ability to perform continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing
- Ability to safely operate heavy powered cleaning equipment over 50 pounds
- Must complete a one-year probationary or two-year trial period
- Compliance with onboarding and identification verification processes
- Availability to work full-time shifts including 7:00a-3:30p, 11:00a-7:00p, or 11:00p-7:30a
- No educational qualification required
- Willingness to follow PPE and safety protocols
- Must be able to work inside temperature-controlled environments and occasionally outdoors in varying weather
Job Qualifications
- Experience in janitorial or custodial work
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing
- Ability to operate powered cleaning equipment safely
- Attention to detail and visual acuity to detect dirt and dust
- Capability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Effective communication skills
- Commitment to comply with health and safety regulations
- Previous experience working in healthcare or similar settings preferred
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safe handling practices beneficial
Job Duties
- Perform a full range of light and heavy cleaning duties and routine housekeeping duties at the VA Medical Center
- Clean wards, patient rooms, storerooms, offices, corridors, restrooms, and shower rooms
- Sweep, mop, scrub floors using machines, and vacuum carpets and upholstered furniture
- Empty waste baskets, clean light globes and Venetian blinds, wash walls, windows, and ceilings
- Refill toilet tissue and towel dispensers and move furniture as needed
- Carry out assignments with minimal supervision
- Address spills quickly and ensure patient areas are safe and sanitary
- Install light bulbs in halls and rooms
- Vacuum and polish floors
- Operate heavy powered cleaning equipment when required
- Adhere to safety and infection control protocols including use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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