Talent.com
Housekeeping Aid

Housekeeping Aid

Michigan StaffingAnn Arbor, MI, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Housekeeping Aid - Environmental Services Technician

This position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of a VA Medical Center. This position is under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor or designee. This position performs both janitorial and custodial services at the VA Medical Center located in Ann Arbor, MI.

Responsibilities :

  • The Housekeeping Aid (HKA) - Environmental Services (EVS) Technicians who maintain VA facilities for Veterans and their families are essential to the patient care experience at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
  • A VA healthcare career as a HKA-EVS Technician means working alongside other Veterans, who make up 85 percent of the housekeeping staff.
  • As a HKA-EVS Technician, you will perform a full range of light and heavy cleaning duties and routine housekeeping duties.
  • Veterans rely on the skills of these professionals to keep patient areas clean and safe by addressing spills quickly, discarding trash, installing light bulbs in halls and rooms, and vacuuming and polishing floors.
  • Duties include cleaning wards, patient rooms, storerooms, offices, corridors, restrooms, shower rooms, and other areas. HKA-EVS Technicians sweep, mop, scrub (machine) floors, vacuum carpets and upholstered furniture, empty waste baskets, clean light globes, Venetian blinds, wash walls, windows and ceilings by climbing small ladders, refill toilet tissue and towel dispensers and move furniture.
  • HKA-EVS Technicians carry out assignments with minimal supervision.

Work Schedule : 5 days a week; Various shift available.

Recruitment & Relocation Incentive : Not authorized.

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI) : Not Approved.

Requirements :

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12 / 31 / 1959.
  • Pre-employment physical required.
  • Subject to background / security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
  • Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
  • Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider : your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

    • Qualifications :

  • PHYSICAL EFFORT : 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.
  • Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position : Reliability and Dependability (Screen out for WG-2 only), Work Practices, Special Aptitude - Housekeeping, Work Handle Weights and Loads, Follow Directions, Dexterity and Safety, Education.

    • Additional Information :

  • Note : Per "Executive Order 14251 : Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs", this position is no longer eligible for bargaining unit participation.
  • Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave : Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
  • This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
  • If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
  • Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration / Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA / OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
    • Create a job alert for this search

    Housekeeping • Ann Arbor, MI, US

    Related jobs
    • Promoted
    • New!
    Housekeeping Aide

    Housekeeping Aide

    Michigan StaffingMonroe, MI, US
    Full-time
    Do you enjoy keeping things neat and tidy? If you have a passion for maintaining a safe, home-like environment for guests, Fountain View of Monroe has an excellent opportunity for you! The Housekee...Show moreLast updated: 3 hours ago
    • Promoted
    • New!
    Housekeeping Aid

    Housekeeping Aid

    Veterans StaffingAnn Arbor, MI, US
    Full-time
    Housekeeping Aid - Environmental Services Technician.This position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of a VA Medical Center. This position is under the direct supervis...Show moreLast updated: 4 hours ago
    • Promoted
    • New!
    Laundry Aide

    Laundry Aide

    Michigan StaffingMonroe, Michigan, United States
    Full-time
    Join Our Team At Ciena Healthcare.Do you enjoy keeping things neat and tidy? If you have a passion for maintaining a safe, home-like environment for residents, we have an excellent opportunity for ...Show moreLast updated: 11 hours ago
    • Promoted
    Housekeeping - Northville

    Housekeeping - Northville

    Pioneer Health Care Management IncNorthville, MI, US
    Full-time
    Reports to : Department Supervisor.Effective Date : 2 / 1 / 2017 Review Date : NA.The overall purpose of the Housekeeping Assistant position is to perform scheduled housekeeping tasks as may be assigned b...Show moreLast updated: 13 days ago
    Activity Aide

    Activity Aide

    Pomeroy LivingRochester Hills, Michigan, United States, 48309
    Full-time
    Join the Fun at Pomeroy Living!.Pomeroy Living is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Activity Aides to join our team. We offer a vibrant and rewarding work environment where you can make a real...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Dietary Aide

    Dietary Aide

    Healthcare Services Group, Inc.Howell, MI, US
    Full-time
    Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide, where you will prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility. At HCSG, we are passionate about positively impacting the ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Dietary Aide, Part-time

    Dietary Aide, Part-time

    Brio Living ServicesChelsea, MI, US
    Part-time
    Join Our Team as a Part-time Dietary Aide!.Why You’ll Love Working Here : .Career Growth & Development –.Take your career to the next level with our tuition assistance programs and ed...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Dietary Aide, evening shift

    Dietary Aide, evening shift

    Brio Living ServicesChelsea, MI, US
    Part-time
    Join Our Team as a Part-time Dietary Aide!.Why You’ll Love Working Here : .Career Growth & Development.Advance your career with tuition assistance and school scholarships up to $3,000 per s...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    SACC Aide

    SACC Aide

    L'Anse Creuse Public SchoolsHarrison Twp, MI, United States
    Full-time
    May be utilized at other sites • • •.SACC employees may bring their school-aged children that attend LCPS to SACC, without charge for tuition, during their working hours. Experience working with childr...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Activity Aide

    Activity Aide

    Pomeroy Living LLCClarkston, MI, United States
    Full-time
    Join the Fun at Pomeroy Living!.Pomeroy Living is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Activity Aides to join our team. We offer a vibrant and rewarding work environment where you can make a real ...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
    • Promoted
    Housekeeping

    Housekeeping

    Quality Inn - Dundee, MIDundee, MI, US
    Full-time
    Room Attendant is responsible for maintaining clean and attractive guestrooms while providing attentive, courteous and efficient service to all guests. Flexible and long hours sometimes required.Med...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    Home Health Aide

    Home Health Aide

    M&Y CARE LLCWest Bloomfield, Michigan, United States
    Full-time +1
    Quick Apply
    Help patients with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, and other daily tasks.Help with general light housekeeping.Make transportation arrangements as needed. Work with a nurse, personal care aide, ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Dietary Aide Days (6 : 30am-2 : 30pm)

    Dietary Aide Days (6 : 30am-2 : 30pm)

    Symphony ApplewoodTrenton, MI, US
    Full-time
    Come be a part of a Integral Team • • •.America's Best Nursing Homes.Join Symphony Applewood's exceptional staff and become part of our integral team. Symphony Applewood is a part of the large...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
    • Promoted
    Customer Service Advisor Float - Michigan - Adrian, MI

    Customer Service Advisor Float - Michigan - Adrian, MI

    WesBanco Bank Inc.Adrian, MI, United States
    Full-time
    Customer Service Advisor Float - Michigan.This position is 100% in office.The employee will work full time in an office in a designated WesBanco location. Consideration for location will be Adrian N...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Customer Service Representative - Adrian West - Adrian, MI

    Customer Service Representative - Adrian West - Adrian, MI

    WesBanco Bank Inc.Adrian, MI, United States
    Full-time +1
    Customer Service Representative - Adrian West.Adrian, Michigan, United States.This position is 100% in office.The employee will work their scheduled work hours in a designated WesBanco location.Con...Show moreLast updated: 26 days ago
    • Promoted
    Family Preservation Aide / Assistant

    Family Preservation Aide / Assistant

    Oakland Family ServicesPontiac, MI, United States
    Full-time
    Must be flexible to work evenings.WHY WORK FOR OAKLAND FAMILY SERVICES?.We know that in order for you to do your best work and meet our mission, you must be able to be your best self.At Oakland Fam...Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago
    • Promoted
    Dietary Aide, part-time

    Dietary Aide, part-time

    Brio Living ServicesChelsea, MI, US
    Part-time
    Join Our Team as a Part-time Dietary Aide!.Why You’ll Love Working Here : .Career Growth & Development.Advance your career with tuition assistance and school scholarships up to $3,000 per s...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Give the Gift of Life – Surrogates Needed, Earn Up to $115,000!

    Give the Gift of Life – Surrogates Needed, Earn Up to $115,000!

    Giving Tree SurrogacyHowell, MI, US
    Full-time +1
    We are looking for a passionate individual with a sense of responsibility and willingness to help create families to join us as a surrogate. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting indi...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago