Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeping Aid)

Veterans Health Administration • Fort Wayne, IN

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Environmental Management Services Division at the Marion and Fort Wayne, Indiana VA Medical Center, part of the Northern Indiana Healthcare System. The technician performs janitorial and custodial services throughout the facility and reports to the Housekeeping Supervisor or a designated representative. Assignments are performed with minimal supervision. The facility operates 24/7, and placement may be based on service needs. The stated work schedule is Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to midnight; other tours may include mornings, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.

The role supports a Veteran-focused healthcare environment by maintaining clean, orderly, and sanitary spaces and following infection-control policies and procedures. The selectee may be promoted to the full-performance level without further competition after meeting regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements; selection at a lower grade does not guarantee promotion.

Requirements

• Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to demonstrate ability to perform the work; no specific length of training or experience is required.
• Ability to perform the job elements assessed: dexterity and safety; interpreting instructions and specifications; using and maintaining tools and equipment; working without more than normal supervision; and work practices.
• Meet the position’s screen-out element and provide detailed descriptions of relevant duties and responsibilities in the resume.
• U.S. citizenship is required, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Selected applicants in testing-designated positions are subject to pre-appointment urinalysis for illegal drug use.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Selected applicants must complete the online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period.
• Annual seasonal influenza vaccination is required for VA healthcare personnel, unless an exemption is granted; employees with an exemption must wear a face mask.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize patient rooms, wards, restrooms, offices, corridors, storerooms, and other facility areas.
• Restock supplies such as paper towels, soap, toilet paper, and hand sanitizer.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, and polish floors; vacuum carpets and furniture; and clean windows, ceilings, and light fixtures.
• Move furniture and use small ladders as needed; handle spills, remove trash, change liners, and install light bulbs.
• Clean and organize patient-care refrigerators and ice machines.
• Make beds, clean mattresses and bed frames, and tidy patient rooms and observation spaces.
• Transport trash, medical waste, and recycling to collection points.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces, including doorknobs, elevator buttons, handrails, and switches.
• Restock and organize cleaning carts and storage areas.
• Set up rooms for events or meetings by moving and arranging furniture.
• Report maintenance issues and safety hazards to appropriate staff.
• Maintain outdoor areas by sweeping entrances, picking up litter, and keeping walkways clear.
• Respond to requests for additional cleaning or support from staff and patients.
• Follow infection-control policies and procedures, including proper waste handling and disposal.
• Assist with linen distribution and collection throughout the facility.
• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• VA may grant credit for job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual leave accrual, subject to approval before appointment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed