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Housekeeping Aid - Environmental Services Technician
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $18.04 - $21.05
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
flexible schedule
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center is a vital institution dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to veterans across the United States. Situated in Waco, TX, this VA Medical Center operates within the Environmental Management Services Division, which plays an essential role in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the facility. The VA is a government agency committed to serving veterans by delivering high-quality medical care, support services, and community resources. This Medical Center is part of the federal government, offering stable employment opportunities with competitive pay and extensive benefits. The position offered is a full-time, permanent appointment... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for federal employment as determined by background investigation
- Willingness to undergo urinalysis drug screening
- Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Completion of online onboarding process including acceptable identification
- Compliance with probationary period
- Ability to meet physical requirements including lifting 45 lbs and over, walking, standing, bending, crawling, kneeling, climbing
- Ability to work shifts 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM including weekends and holidays
- Willingness to comply with Department of Veterans Affairs policies including influenza vaccination or exemption
- Ability to follow federal employment procedures and documentation requirements
- Commitment to the mission and values of the VA
Job Qualifications
- Experience demonstrating knowledge, skills, and ability to perform janitorial and custodial duties in a healthcare or institutional facility
- Ability to handle heavy lifting and perform physically demanding tasks
- Capability to operate and maintain cleaning equipment
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Familiarity with cleaning and disinfecting procedures and safety protocols
- Commitment to maintaining a sanitary and safe environment
- Basic understanding of inventory and supply management
- Willingness to work varied shifts including holidays and weekends
Job Duties
- Performs floor maintenance including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, stripping, buffing, vacuuming, and extracting carpets
- Cleans doors, doorframes, baseboards, corners, edges, and stairwells
- Empties trash and wastebaskets, replaces liners, and transports refuse and recycling
- Cleans restrooms, bathrooms, and shower rooms ensuring sanitation standards
- Replenishes supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, hand sanitizers, and soap
- Moves and arranges furniture and patient equipment to facilitate cleaning
- Provides bed-making services in patient care areas including cleaning of mattresses and bedside furniture
- Removes soiled textiles and restocks clean textiles, participates in inventory management
- Cleans patient care refrigerators and ice machines
- Performs interim cleaning of windows, glass surfaces, and replaces curtains and blinds
- Cleans or replaces needle boxes
- Periodically cleans non-critical reusable medical equipment
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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