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Hospital Housekeeping Officer
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 6 days ago
On-siteFresno, CA$107K – $139KApply by May 19, 2026Hospital Housekeeping ManagementESFJESFPESTPISFPHospitality
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The VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) primary purpose for the Hospital Housekeeping Officer position is a full staff official to the Director and Associate Director and is responsible for planning, organization, staffing, controlling, evaluation and directing the functions of a total EMS operation of this 57 bed Health Care Facility with 60 bed Geriatrics Extended Care Unit (GECU).
What You'll Do
- →The Hospital Housekeeping Officer is fully responsible and accountable for planning, directing and monitoring all aspects of the hospital housekeeping program at the VA Medical Center.
- →This includes responsibility for performing the full range of the following duties and responsibilities.
- →Major Duties for the position include but not limited to: Environmental Sanitation Program (25%) Coordinates a complete program that includes but is not limited to the development and maintenance of standards for cleanliness and sanitation, frequency of cleaning, methods, procedures, necessary supplies and safety precautions to be followed.
- →Orientation and training program is maintained for all housekeeping staff.
- →Evaluates system is developed as part of the EMS Quality Assurance Program as required by The Joint Commission (TJC).
- →Provides daily Environmental Sanitation coverage to designated patients and non-patients.
- →Specifies guidelines and cleaning procedures are coordinated to maintain all medical research activities.
- →Identifies and autoclaved by EMS in accordance with federal, state and local law prior to disposal.
- →Assures safe handling and removal of radioactive waste generated from the VACCHCS Research Program.
- →Manages plans and policies submitted to the County Health Department for review and approval that are required within Fresno County.
- →Pest Control (25%) Requires developing a total integrated pest management plan and to have knowledge of the chemical properties and safe handling of pesticides utilized at the VACCHCS.
- →Recommends eliminating infestations and taking measures to correct environmental and health discrepancies related to pest management.
- →Responsible to provide immediate corrective action in the event that an infestation is reported.
- →Textile Care (25%) Manages and financial responsibility for the VACCHCS textile operations that provide total laundry processing contract and linen distributions service.
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 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification 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 period or 2-year trial period 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 period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
- ✓You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
- ✓If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
- ✓For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Personality Fit
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