Fresno,CA,USA Housekeeping Aid-Fresno,CA($17-$20/hr) | Hiring

The position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of the Fresno VA Medical Center, a reputable healthcare facility known for its commitment to veteran care in Fresno, California. This VA Medical Center is dedicated to providing high-quality medical services to veterans, backed by comprehensive support services including environmental management and facility upkeep. The facility emphasizes cleanliness, safety, and a healthy environment, which are critical for patient recovery and overall healthcare excellence. The Environmental Management Services Division plays a vital role in maintaining these standards to support the health and wellbeing of veterans and staff alike. This role involves performing a variety of janitorial and custodial services essential for maintaining a clean and safe medical environment. The position requires a hands-on approach to cleanliness, including managing textile distribution and inventory, sanitization and disinfection of surfaces, waste removal, cleaning windows and walls, dusting, polishing furniture and fixtures, discharge cleaning, floor maintenance such as sweeping, scrubbing, extracting, polishing, and applying floor finishes. It also entails responsibilities like replacing curtains, cleaning blinds, and handling reusable medical equipment cleaning in clinical areas. Working in such a setting demands attention to detail and dedication to creating an environment conducive to healing and safety. This is a full-time, permanent position that offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $17.90 to $20.89, aligning with the Federal Wage System pay scale WG 2. There are five vacancies available at the Fresno, CA location with no telework or remote work options. The job requires physical stamina, including continuous walking, standing, kneeling, stooping, and occasional use of heavy powered equipment like industrial buffers and wall washers, often weighing more than 50 pounds. Precision, dexterity, and the ability to follow detailed instructions are necessary due to the nature of the tasks involved. The duties of this position are critical to maintaining the infection control standards within the medical center, ensuring that restrooms, patient care areas, office spaces, and all facility surfaces are cleaned, disinfected, and restocked appropriately. The position requires responsibility in managing waste, including general refuse and regulated medical waste, safely transporting it to designated collection points. The role also includes interacting with Compensated Work Therapy workers and potentially providing guidance. This variety of responsibilities underscores the complexity and importance of the role in sustaining the overall efficiency and safety of the medical facility. Candidates for this role must be U.S. citizens and pass background investigations. Compliance with federal employment regulations such as selective service registration for males and submission of necessary documents like resumes and transcripts is mandatory. Additional requirements include annual influenza vaccination compliance or approved exemptions. The work schedule will be assigned by the supervisor based on the facility's needs, allowing for some flexibility while ensuring coverage for critical areas. The position carries no supervisory duties but entails adherence to safety standards and proper handling of cleaning equipment, highlighting the importance of reliability and safety-awareness among employees. Overall, the Housekeeping Aid role at Fresno VA Medical Center embodies the critical function of environmental hygiene and operational support in a healthcare setting, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming atmosphere for veterans and staff. Those who join the team contribute directly to health outcomes by maintaining the environmental standards necessary for patient care excellence, making it a rewarding and essential service position within the federal government healthcare system.

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• subject to background and suitability investigation
• may serve a probationary period
• selective service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
• must submit complete application package including resume
• selected applicants must complete online onboarding
• compliant with annual influenza vaccination or approved exemption
• commit to federal employment rules
• physical ability to perform continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, pushing
• ability to handle heavy powered cleaning equipment
• must be able to work full-time
• no supervisory duties
• no telework or remote options