Housekeeping Aid - Environmental Services Technician
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.14 - $24.67
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
federal holidays
Life insurance
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
The Environmental Management Services Division of the VA Medical Center is currently seeking dedicated and reliable individuals to join their team as Housekeeping Aids. This federal position is located in either the Lyons or East Orange, New Jersey campuses and plays a crucial role in maintaining a hygienic, safe, and welcoming environment for both patients and staff at the VA Medical Centers. The VA Medical Center, part of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, is a highly respected federal healthcare institution committed to providing exceptional care and services to veterans. The Environmental Management Services Division focuses on ensuring cleanliness... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Suitable for federal employment as determined by background investigation
- Passed a drug urinalysis prior to appointment
- Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- Completion of online onboarding process
- Submission of required documents including resume
- Agreement to serve a one-year probationary period
- Compliance with the VA's seasonal influenza vaccination program
- Ability to perform physical duties including operating heavy equipment
- Availability to work multiple shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Evidence of training or experience demonstrating ability to perform housekeeping duties
- Knowledge of cleaning techniques and equipment operation
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Physical stamina for continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
- Visual acuity and dexterity to detect dirt and handle equipment
- Reliability and dependability in performing assigned tasks
- Willingness to follow directions and safety protocols
Job Duties
- Performs floor maintenance including sweeping, dust mopping, damp and wet mopping, scrubbing, stripping, refinishing, buffing, vacuuming and carpet extraction
- Cleans doors, doorframes, baseboards, corners, edges, and stairwells
- 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 including disinfecting and deodorizing fixtures
- Replenishes supplies of paper towels, toilet paper, hand sanitizers, and soap
- Moves and arranges furniture, patient wardrobes, beds to facilitate cleaning
- Provides bed-making services and cleans patient room furniture and equipment
- Removes soiled textiles and restocks clean textile closets and carts
- Defrosts and cleans patient care refrigerators and ice machines
- Cleans stainless steel counters, elevators, ashtrays, and water fountains
- Cleans windows, glass surfaces, replaces curtains and cleans blinds
- Cleans or replaces needle boxes
- Periodically cleans non-critical reusable medical equipment
- Provides guidance to Compensated Work Therapy workers as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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