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Housekeeping Aid - Environmental Services Technician
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $20.78 - $24.23
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Life insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is a comprehensive medical facility dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to Veterans in the Minneapolis, MN area. As part of the larger VA Midwest Health Care Network, this institution is committed to delivering a Whole Health System of care that emphasizes personalized health planning, healing environments, and strong connections to the Veteran community. The Center honors America's Veterans by offering high-quality health services that improve their overall well-being, embracing a model that fosters empowerment and equips individuals to take charge of their health.
This position is situated within the Environmental Management Services ... Show More
This position is situated within the Environmental Management Services ... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation
- Successful completion of urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use
- Selective Service registration for males born after December 31, 1959
- Completion of an online onboarding process with acceptable forms of identification
- Service a 1-year probationary period
- Compliance with physical demands including continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing
- Ability to lift and operate cleaning equipment weighing over 50 pounds
- Willingness to work various shifts including full-time and part-time schedules
- Adherence to safety protocols and use of personal protective equipment when necessary
- Completion of application requirements including submission of a resume and other required documents
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of this position
- Experience demonstrating dexterity and safety
- Ability to follow directions
- Capability to handle weights and loads
- Reliability and dependability
- Special aptitude for housekeeping work
- Good work practices
- Ability to operate heavy powered cleaning equipment safely
- Attention to detail and visual acuity to detect dirt, dust, and debris
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Job Duties
- Executes a full range of housekeeping activities in patient and non-patient care areas
- Performs floor maintenance and wall washing
- Cleans doors, doorframes, baseboard corners and edges, and stairwells
- Periodically utilizes pressure washers and heavy industrial powered and battery operated equipment
- Adjusts, cleans, and performs minor maintenance on cleaning equipment and changes attachments
- Empties trash and wastebaskets and replaces liners
- Transports general refuse, regulated medical waste and recycling to central collection areas
- Cleans restrooms, bathrooms, and shower rooms ensuring they meet acceptable standards including disinfecting and deodorizing facilities
- Replenishes supplies of paper towels, toilet paper, hand sanitizers, and soap
- Moves and arranges furniture, patient wardrobes, and beds to accomplish cleaning tasks
- Provides bed-making services in patient care areas and cleans mattresses, springs, and bed frames
- Removes bags of soiled textiles and restocks clean textile closets and shelves
- Defrosts and cleans patient care refrigerators and ice machines
- Cleans stainless steel surfaces on storage instrument cabinets and counters
- Provides interim cleaning of windows, window ledges, glass doors, and replaces curtains and cleans blinds
- Cleans and replaces needle boxes
- Periodically cleans specific non-critical Reusable Medical Equipment
- May work with and provide guidance to a Compensated Work Therapy worker
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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