Environmental Service Technician - Portland, OR

Job Title: Environmental Service Technician

Specialty: Environmental Services / Custodial / Housekeeping

No of Positions or Candidates Required: 36

Place of Work (City/State): Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington

Site: VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS)

Pay rate: $18/hr on W2

Location:

• Portland VA Medical Center, Station 648, 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Road, Portland, OR 97239
• Vancouver Campus, Station 648A, 1601 East 4th Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661
  
  

Duration: 4 months contract with one 4-month option extension

Credentialing / Onboarding Time: 6 to 8 weeks.

Shift Schedule

• Portland Sanitation: 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM Monday-Thursday (7 staff); 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM Tuesday-Friday (8 staff)
• Portland Sanitation (overnight): 12:00 AM to 10:30 AM Monday-Thursday (6 staff); 12:00 AM to 10:30 AM Friday-Monday (6 staff)
• Portland Linen/Bio: 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday-Thursday (2 staff); 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM Friday-Monday (2 staff)
• Vancouver Sanitation: 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM Monday-Thursday (2 staff); 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM Friday-Monday (3 staff)
  
  

How Many Shifts Needed Per Month: All shifts operate on a recurring weekly schedule throughout the period of performance.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience Needed: Prior housekeeping or custodial experience preferred. Shift Leaders require a minimum of 1 year of experience in housekeeping services.

Special Skills Needed

• Hospital-grade disinfectant and germicidal solution usage
• Microfiber system operation
• Floor care equipment operation (mops, I-Mop scrubbers, vacuums)
• Infection prevention and control standards
• Terminal cleaning protocols for exam rooms
• Proper use and placement of wet floor and safety signage
  
  

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect restrooms 3 times daily Monday through Friday
• Restock consumable supplies during each restroom service
• Empty, sanitize, and reline trash containers 4 times daily Monday through Friday
• Perform daily floor cleaning in all assigned areas including corridors, hallways, and common areas
• Clean stairways and elevator landing areas daily after 5:00 PM
• Perform daily office cleaning including dusting, floor maintenance, and trash removal
• Perform daily terminal cleaning of vacant clinic exam rooms at end of day
• Perform as-needed exam room cleaning upon COR or Government POC request
• Clean and disinfect examination tables, beds, and chairs using VA Portland cleaning products
• Post and initial restroom cleaning logs after each service
• Display approved wet floor signs and safety warnings in all work areas
• Report spills, hazards, fire concerns, and facility defects to COR or Government POC
• Maintain Housekeeping Aide Closet in accordance with VA policies