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Housekeeping Aid - Environmental Services Technician

Veterans Health Administration

Salem, Virginia
Full-time
Posted about 4 hours ago
$17.78 - $20.75 per hour
United States
Closing: Oct 29, 2026

Job Description

Full description from the employer, as published by USAJobs.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

EXPERIENCE

A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated.

The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Reliability & Dependability (Screen-out element) Work Practices Special Aptitude - Housekeeping Work Handle Weights & Loads Follow Directions Dexterity & Safety Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.

Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Duties include, but are not limited to: Performs floor maintenance and wall washing Cleans doors, doorframes, baseboard corners and edges, and stairwells Periodically utilizes pressure washers and heavy industrial powered and battery ­operated equipment Empties trash and wastebaskets, replaces liners Cleans rest rooms, bathrooms, and shower rooms, ensuring that they are cleaned and meet acceptable standards Replenishes supplies of paper towels, toilet paper, hand sanitizers, and soap in all areas where dispensers are located Defrosts and cleans patient care refrigerators and ice machines in nourishment kitchen areas Cleans stainless steel on storage instrument cabinets and counters, elevators in lobbies, wards, diet-kitchens and nurse utility rooms Cleans and/or replaces needle boxes Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:45am - 3:30pm with Holidays/Weekends as needed.

Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid - Environmental Services Technician/PD99909S Physical Requirements: The position demands continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing. The work requires the occasional use of heavy powered cleaning equipment (e.g., wall washers, industrial type buffers) weighing over 50 pounds. The duties necessitate considerable dexterity, hand, foot, and eye coordination, and concentration as well as visual acuity to see dirt, dust and debris.

Working Conditions

Work is normally performed indoors with adequate heat, light, and ventilation. Some work may be performed outdoors where there may be exposed to varying degrees of heat and cold as well as inclement weather. PPE may be required in some circumstance as exposure to possible contagious diseases, blood and bloody secretion are inherent to this position. Care is required to avoid serious injuries (i.e., broken bones) when working on ladders, or when using 30-100-pound power equipment or handling hazardous materials.

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Job Overview

Company

Veterans Health Administration

Location

Salem, Virginia

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

$17.78 - $20.75 per hour

About This Listing

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Source: USAJobs
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At a glance

Salary (as listed)$17.78 - $20.75 per hour
LocationSalem, Virginia
Job typeFull-time
Date posted22 Oct 2026
Apply by29 Oct 2026
Open jobs in this city57 in Salem
SourceUSAJobs; apply on usajobs.gov

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