Housekeeping Worker I (Part-Time)

Title: Housekeeping Worker IState Role Title: Hsekeep &/or Apparel Worker IHiring Range: $15.00/hrPay Band: 1Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/DevelopLocation: Catawba HospitalAgency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/catawba/Recruitment Type: General Public - GJob DutiesCatawba Hospital is a 110-bed state-operated psychiatric facility under the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, providing inpatient mental health care in a secure, treatment-focused environment. The hospital serves individuals from Roanoke, Salem, New Castle, and surrounding areas of Southwest Virginia. It delivers recovery-oriented behavioral health services and supports the education and training of behavioral health professionals, including those in nursing, social work, psychology, and related clinical fields.This position is responsible for performing a wide range of environmental services within a healthcare facility, including cleaning and disinfecting patient care areas, administrative spaces, treatment areas, and residential units in accordance with established infection control standards. Duties include routine and deep cleaning using approved chemicals and industrial equipment, maintaining sanitation of medical and patient-use equipment, and ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and bloodborne pathogen regulations. The role also involves proper handling and disposal of trash, recycling, soiled linens, and infectious waste, as well as maintaining required documentation for cleaning and disinfection activities. Additional responsibilities include supporting facility safety and security through proper communication, safe equipment and supply handling, furniture movement and event setup, and specialized cleaning of isolation rooms. For supervisory roles, responsibilities include performance management, staff development, evaluation compliance, and workplace safety oversight.Minimum QualificationsProficient 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.Additional ConsiderationsPrevious housekeeping experience in a hospital setting is preferred.Special InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through 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 clearly and specifically detail all relevant work experience; 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 Code37.2-314 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: 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 (540) 332-8300 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), 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.Contact InformationName: Austin GrastyPhone: 540-375-4368Email: austin.grasty@dbhds.virginia.govIn support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.