U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Housekeeping Aid/Environmental Services EVS Technician
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
Summary
These positions are located within the Environmental Management Services Division of the VA PROVIDENCE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM campus. Duties
A Housekeeping Aid (HKA)/Environmental Services (EVS) Technicians maintain VA facilities for Veterans and their families. A HKA‑EVS Technician performs a full range of light and heavy cleaning duties and routine housekeeping tasks, addressing spills quickly, discarding trash, installing light bulbs in halls and rooms, and vacuuming and polishing floors. Clean wards, patient rooms, storerooms, offices, corridors, restrooms, shower rooms, and other areas. Sweep, mop, scrub (machine) floors, vacuum carpets and upholstered furniture, empty waste baskets, clean light globes and Venetian blinds, wash walls, windows and ceilings by climbing small ladders, refill toilet tissue and towel dispensers and move furniture. Carry out assignments with minimal supervision. Address spills quickly, install light bulbs in halls and rooms. Make beds, change linens, distribute linens, dust furniture and blinds, clean the kitchen, load and unload dishwashers, vacuum, collect and remove waste, clean walls, corners and baseboards. Clean guest rooms as needed upon checkout, changing bed linens, emptying trash, vacuuming, edging carpets, mopping bathroom floor, dusting all furniture, cleaning glass and mirrors, cleaning bathroom (disinfect floors, toilets, counters, showers), replenishing supplies. Daily cleaning of common areas including kitchen and kitchen surfaces, kitchen appliances, ovens, refrigerators, living room, dining room, family room, laundry room, hallways, main office, visitor bathroom and stairs. Inventory and re‑order needed cleaning supplies and equipment through VA EVS. Requirements
U.S. Citizenship; non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation. Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre‑employment requirements. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1‑year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Experience is not required, but applicants must provide evidence of sufficient training or experience to perform the duties of this position. Evidence must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Dexterity and Safety Follow Directions Handle Weights and Loads Reliability and Dependability Special Aptitude – Housekeeping Work Physical Effort: The position demands continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing. The work requires occasional use of heavy powered cleaning equipment (e.g., 50‑lb wall washers, industrial buffers). Work Conditions: Work is normally performed indoors with adequate heat, light, and ventilation. Some work may be performed outdoors where exposure to varying heat and cold is possible. Benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and whether the position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Federal employees will have access to a range of benefits designed to make a federal career rewarding. EEO Statement
This is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full‑time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Government Administration
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These positions are located within the Environmental Management Services Division of the VA PROVIDENCE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM campus. Duties
A Housekeeping Aid (HKA)/Environmental Services (EVS) Technicians maintain VA facilities for Veterans and their families. A HKA‑EVS Technician performs a full range of light and heavy cleaning duties and routine housekeeping tasks, addressing spills quickly, discarding trash, installing light bulbs in halls and rooms, and vacuuming and polishing floors. Clean wards, patient rooms, storerooms, offices, corridors, restrooms, shower rooms, and other areas. Sweep, mop, scrub (machine) floors, vacuum carpets and upholstered furniture, empty waste baskets, clean light globes and Venetian blinds, wash walls, windows and ceilings by climbing small ladders, refill toilet tissue and towel dispensers and move furniture. Carry out assignments with minimal supervision. Address spills quickly, install light bulbs in halls and rooms. Make beds, change linens, distribute linens, dust furniture and blinds, clean the kitchen, load and unload dishwashers, vacuum, collect and remove waste, clean walls, corners and baseboards. Clean guest rooms as needed upon checkout, changing bed linens, emptying trash, vacuuming, edging carpets, mopping bathroom floor, dusting all furniture, cleaning glass and mirrors, cleaning bathroom (disinfect floors, toilets, counters, showers), replenishing supplies. Daily cleaning of common areas including kitchen and kitchen surfaces, kitchen appliances, ovens, refrigerators, living room, dining room, family room, laundry room, hallways, main office, visitor bathroom and stairs. Inventory and re‑order needed cleaning supplies and equipment through VA EVS. Requirements
U.S. Citizenship; non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation. Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre‑employment requirements. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1‑year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Experience is not required, but applicants must provide evidence of sufficient training or experience to perform the duties of this position. Evidence must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Dexterity and Safety Follow Directions Handle Weights and Loads Reliability and Dependability Special Aptitude – Housekeeping Work Physical Effort: The position demands continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing. The work requires occasional use of heavy powered cleaning equipment (e.g., 50‑lb wall washers, industrial buffers). Work Conditions: Work is normally performed indoors with adequate heat, light, and ventilation. Some work may be performed outdoors where exposure to varying heat and cold is possible. Benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and whether the position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Federal employees will have access to a range of benefits designed to make a federal career rewarding. EEO Statement
This is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full‑time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Government Administration
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