Housekeeping Aid - Environmental Services Technician

Department of Veterans Affairs • Minneapolis, MN

81d • $20 - $23

About The Position

This position is located within the Environmental Management Services of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This position performs both janitorial and custodial services (e.g., textile distribution and inventory activity, sanitizing and disinfecting, waste removal, cleaning of blinds, washing windows, polishing floors, etc.).

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• Selective Services Registration for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Completion of an online onboarding process.
• Pre-employment physical is required.
• Must serve a 1-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Executes a full range of housekeeping activities in patient and non-patient care areas.
• Performs floor maintenance, wall washing, cleans doors, doorframes, baseboard corners and edges, and stairwells.
• Utilizes pressure washers and heavy industrial powered and battery operated equipment.
• Adjusts, cleans, and performs minor maintenance on cleaning equipment.
• Empties trash and wastebaskets, replaces liners, and transports refuse to collection areas.
• Cleans restrooms, ensuring they meet acceptable standards.
• Replenishes supplies of paper towels, toilet paper, hand sanitizers, and soap.
• Moves and arranges furniture, patient wardrobes, beds, etc. for cleaning tasks.
• Provides bed-making services in patient care areas.
• Cleans and transports soiled textiles from patient rooms.
• Restocks clean textile closets and participates in inventory management.
• Cleans patient care refrigerators and ice machines.
• Cleans windows and glass surfaces.
• Cleans and/or replaces needle boxes.
• Cleans specific non-critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME).
• May provide guidance to a Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) worker.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees