Housekeeping Worker I

Housekeeping Worker I

This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary healthcare environment through the daily cleaning and disinfecting of patient care areas, administrative offices, treatment spaces, equipment, and living quarters in accordance with hospital policies, OSHA, and EPA guidelines. Duties include, waste and linen removal, isolation room cleaning, replenishing supplies, sanitizing patient and treatment equipment, supporting special event setups and furniture movement, and ensuring proper handling and storage of cleaning materials and equipment. The role also requires maintaining accurate cleaning documentation, promoting workplace safety, communicating effectively with staff and patients, reporting maintenance or security concerns, and contributing to a professional and welcoming environment through high standards of housekeeping and infection control.

Minimum qualifications include proficiency in use of cleaning equipment and supplies, including the preventive maintenance of equipment. Knowledge and application of cleaning instructions according to policies and procedures. Demonstrates competencies as defined on attached form.

Previous housekeeping experience preferred.

Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through Page Up the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. Background investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Equal opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy. Veteran preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application. Benefits: DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 14 paid holidays in 2026, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!