Title: Environmental Service Aide (AGENCY ONLY)

State Role Title: Hsekeep &/or Apparel Worker II

Hiring Range: $31,579 - $40,000

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Serve Those Who Served: Make a Daily Impact on Our Veterans’ Lives!

Are you an organized, hands-on self-starter looking for a rewarding career with purpose? Our Veterans Care Center is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Environmental Service Aide to help keep our facility safe, clean, and running smoothly. In this vital role, you won’t just manage supplies and equipment—you will directly support the comfort, health, and well-being of the heroes who served our country.

Why You’ll Love This Role:
• Mission-Driven Work: Play an essential part in maintaining a safe, welcoming home for our resident veterans.
• Variety & Ownership: Take charge of the department's supply and equipment program, where no two days are exactly the same.
• Leadership & Training: Share your knowledge by leading safety trainings and helping teammates succeed.

What You’ll Do:
• Manage Supplies & Equipment: Keep our department stocked and organized by tracking inventory, delivering supplies, flagging shortages, and performing routine preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Champion Safety & Training: Stay up-to-date on OSHA guidelines and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Lead hands-on in-service training to teach staff how to safely handle chemicals and care for equipment.
• Keep Operations Running Smoothly: Maintain accurate inventory records, observe and report equipment/chemical safety practices to the Assistant Director of ES, and step in to assist with evolving facility needs (including state-declared emergencies).

What We’re Looking For:
• A Proactive Self-Starter: You know how to prioritize tasks, multitask effectively, and keep workspaces organized without constant supervision.
• Strong Communicator: You can clearly read, write, perform basic math for inventory, and communicate smoothly via email, phone, and handheld radio.
• Detail-Oriented & Safety-Minded: You take pride in following safety manuals and helping others maintain high standards.

Ready to bring your organizational skills to a team that truly matters? Apply today and help us give our veterans the exceptional care environment they deserve!

Minimum Qualifications

Prior housekeeping experience and familiarity with maintaining inventory and Environmental Service equipment. High School Diploma preferred. Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively. Basic arithmetic required.

Additional Considerations

None.

Special Instructions

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.

You will receive a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check. and pre-employment drug screening and two TB Skin Tests are required.

Salaries for current state employees will be determined according to the current state compensation plan.

For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at www.jobs.virginia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Individuals desiring to be considered for advertised positions must submit a completed employment application or resume before the job posting closing date. Applications/resumes received after the closing date cannot be accepted. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact us if you need assistance.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable from DARS.

Contact Information

Name: Kristen Johnson

Phone: (540) 982-2860 Ext. 4903

Email: kristen.johnson@dvs.virginia.gov

In 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.