JOB DESCRIPTION

Environmental Services /

Hospital Janitorial Technician Location:

Edward Hines Jr.

VA Hospital Address:

5000 S. 5th Ave., Hines, IL 60141-3030

Employment Type:

Full-Time Schedule:

Multiple Shifts

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Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, and Federal Holidays Reports To:

Housekeeping Supervisor / Shift Leader

POSITION SUMMARY

The Environmental Services / Hospital Janitorial Technician is responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting assigned areas throughout the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital. The position supports a safe and sanitary healthcare environment and requires compliance with VA, VHA, OSHA, CDC, infection prevention, and facility requirements. The Hines VA campus covers approximately 3.5 million square feet, and contractor personnel will supplement Government housekeeping staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clean and disinfect patient-care areas, waiting rooms, corridors, offices, restrooms, clinical areas, and other assigned spaces. Follow aseptic cleaning and infection-prevention procedures. Respond to spills, blood, bodily fluids, and urgent cleaning needs. Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces, including door handles, handrails, elevator buttons, beds, gurneys, IV poles, and other medical-area surfaces. Sweep, mop, vacuum, strip, scrub, wax, and maintain floors. Collect and properly segregate general waste, medical waste, recyclables, pharmaceutical waste, and sharps. Clean and restock restrooms. Assist with linen distribution, collection of soiled linens, bedmaking, and patient-room turnover when assigned. Perform cleaning in kitchens, cafeterias, retail areas, and designated hospital support areas. Follow all safety, PPE, security, and facility procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to communicate effectively in English, including speaking, reading, and writing. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend at the waist. Ability to work in a hospital or healthcare environment. Ability to follow safety, infection-control, and cleaning procedures. Must meet applicable VA background and facility-access requirements. Must maintain professional conduct when interacting with Veterans, patients, visitors, and staff.

TRAINING

Employees must complete required training related to VHA, CDC, OSHA, Joint Commission, infection prevention, safety, and facility procedures. VA Privacy Training must also be completed within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.

WORK SCHEDULE

The contract operates 24/7 and requires staffing every day, including weekends and Federal Holidays.

Available shifts include:

6:00 AM

• 2:30 PM 2:00 PM
• 10:30 PM 10:00 PM
• 6:30 AM The contract requires a total of 40 housekeeping personnel per day.

UNIFORM & SAFETY

Employees must wear a clean custodial uniform, fully enclosed footwear, and a visible Government-issued identification badge. Required PPE and safety procedures must be followed at all times.

Pay:

$18.00

• $21.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0
• 40.

0 per week

Work Location:

In person