Janitor - VA Perry Point
About The Position
Falcontek is seeking reliable, detail-oriented Janitors/Custodians to provide professional custodial services at the Perry Point VA Medical Center under a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs janitorial services contract. This is a non-personal services role: contractor employees work independently under Falcontek's supervision, not under direct government supervision, to keep patient care areas, offices, and common spaces clean, sanitary, and safe for veterans, staff, and visitors. The contract covers a base year plus three optional years (September 2026 – September 2030). Work is performed on-site at the Perry Point VA Medical Center campus, including administrative offices, clinical and patient care areas, restrooms, and common areas. Employees must wear a clean custodial uniform and visible contractor identification badge, coordinate work with the COR or designated facility staff to avoid disrupting patient care and facility operations, maintain professional conduct and hygiene, and safeguard Government-furnished equipment, keys, and access badges.
Requirements
- Fluent in English, with the ability to read, write, speak, and understand instructions and safety information.
- Able to pass a federal background investigation and obtain VA facility identification and access credentials.
- In good physical health and able to work in patient care areas without risk to patients.
- Able to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods, including moving light furniture and equipment.
- Willing and able to complete required initial and annual training, including OSHA safety topics, infection control, HIPAA/Privacy Act, hazardous communication, bloodborne pathogens and Red Bag and Sharps handling, body mechanics, and emergency preparedness.
- Willing to sign a confidentiality agreement and comply with Privacy Act and VA information security requirements, including VA Rules of Behavior and VA Cyber Security Awareness training.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work an assigned shift, including occasional holidays as required by the task order.
- Comfortable working around cleaning chemicals and disinfectants.
- Wear a standard, clean, neat custodial uniform and visible contractor identification badge at all times.
- Maintain professional conduct and personal hygiene consistent with a healthcare environment; do not use food, drinks, or tobacco except during designated breaks.
Nice To Haves
- Prior janitorial, custodial, or environmental services (EVS) experience, ideally in a healthcare or medical facility setting.
- Knowledge of safe chemical handling.
Responsibilities
- Empty and reline waste, recycling, and regulated medical waste containers, and transport waste to designated collection areas.
- Dust mop, wet mop, buff, and periodically strip, scrub, seal, and wax hard floors.
- Vacuum carpets, entrance mats, and runners daily, and shampoo or extract carpets on a scheduled basis.
- Clean and disinfect patient restrooms, public restrooms, and shower rooms multiple times per day using germicidal or EPA-approved disinfectants; descale fixtures monthly.
- Clean and sanitize exam rooms, exam tables, patient wards, and unoccupied patient rooms between uses.
- Dust and spot-clean horizontal and vertical surfaces, furniture, walls, doors, light switches, and fixtures up to 7 feet.
- Clean interior windows, glass partitions, mirrors, and door glass, removing smudges, film, and streaks.
- Clean and stock employee break rooms and kitchen areas, including counters, sinks, and appliances.
- Check and refill paper towel, toilet paper, and soap dispensers in assigned areas.
- Maintain clean, organized housekeeping closets and secure cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Handle and transport infectious or bio-hazardous Red Bag waste and sharps containers to designated collection points when required, following facility protocol.
- Follow aseptic cleaning procedures and infection-control protocols in clinical and patient care areas.
- Promptly report equipment damage, safety hazards, maintenance issues, and lost articles to the on-site supervisor.
- Follow posted safety signage and place warning signs during and after wet-floor cleaning.
- Perform additional assigned cleaning tasks, including emergency or terminal cleaning as needed.
- Coordinate work with the COR or designated facility staff to avoid disrupting patient care and normal facility operations.
- Safeguard Government-furnished equipment, keys, and access badges, and return or secure them at the end of each shift.
Benefits
- $5.42 per hour toward company-paid healthcare.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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