Housekeeping Aid-Environmental Services Technician (EVS)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.30 - $26.04
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Long-term care insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
childcare subsidy
Retirement Plan
Federal 401K with VA contributions
Job Description
The Puget Sound Healthcare System is a prominent federal health care facility serving the Seattle, WA area. It is part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, dedicated to providing high-quality medical services and support to veterans and their families. This healthcare system combines modern medical technology with compassionate care, operating several medical and outpatient facilities across the region. Its commitment extends beyond patient care to inclusivity, career growth, and service excellence within its workforce. The Puget Sound Healthcare System emphasizes teamwork and a supportive work environment, making it an attractive employer in the federal healthcare sector, especially for those... Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- suitable for federal employment verified by background investigation
- selective service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- completion of an online onboarding process with acceptable identification
- submission of all required application documents
- willingness to serve a one-year probationary period
- ability to meet physical demands of the role
- participation in annual seasonal influenza vaccination program or approved exemption
- compliance with federal employment conditions and directives
- maintain fitness and conduct standards through probationary period
Job Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to perform janitorial and custodial duties
- experience operating light and heavy cleaning equipment
- knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting protocols in healthcare environments
- ability to work independently with general supervision
- reliable and dependable work ethic
- physical ability to perform continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing
- demonstrated dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- ability to follow directions accurately
- participate in inventory management
- willingness to work various shifts including weekends and holidays
- commitment to safety and infection control practices
Job Duties
- Performs floor maintenance, wall washing
- cleans doors, doorframes, baseboard corners and edges, and stairwells
- sweeps, dust mops, damp and wet mops, scrubs, strips, refinish, buffs, vacuums and extracts carpets and runners, spot cleans areas, and high and low dusting
- utilizes pressure washers and industrial powered battery operated equipment
- adjusts, cleans, and performs minor maintenance on cleaning equipment and changes attachments
- empties trash and wastebaskets, replaces liners
- transports general refuse, regulated medical waste and recycling to central collection areas
- cleans restrooms, bathrooms, and shower rooms including disinfecting and deodorizing
- 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 furnishings
- restocks and manages inventory of clean textile closets and carts
- defrosts and cleans patient care refrigerators and ice machines
- cleans stainless steel surfaces, elevators, ashtrays, and smoke stands
- cleans and replaces needle boxes and periodically cleans specific non-critical reusable medical equipment
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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