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Hospital Housekeeping Officer

Veterans Health Administration

Providence, RI · full time · Management

$101,375 – $131,790

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 30, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This is a supervisory role overseeing all housekeeping and environmental management operations at a VA medical center, including sanitation, waste handling, pest control, and infection prevention. It suits someone with federal management experience in healthcare facilities or environmental services who can lead teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate across clinical and administrative departments.

Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

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What they ask for

Required

  • One year of specialized supervisory experience at GS-11 level or equivalent
  • Experience managing hospital housekeeping operations including sanitation, linen management, pest control, and biohazardous waste
  • Knowledge of infection prevention standards and bloodborne pathogen procedures
  • Experience with environmental health and sanitation program management
  • Supervisory experience including workforce planning and personnel actions
  • Undergraduate degree in chemistry, biological sciences, sanitary science, hospital administration, public administration, or business administration; OR graduate degree in public health or hospital administration; OR qualifying specialized experience in two or more relevant areas

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