Environmental Services Technician; EVS; Housekeeping Aid​/Third shift

This position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of a VA Medical Center. This position is under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor or designee. This position performs both janitorial and custodial services (textile distribution and inventory activity - sanitizing - e.g). Work is regularly performed by hand and with light and heavy-powered (industrial-type) cleaning equipment (scrubbers - buffers - spray) disinfecting equipment - and vacuum cleaners).

This position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of a VA Medical Center. This position is under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor or designee. This position performs both janitorial and custodial services (textile distribution and inventory activity - sanitizing - e.g). Work is regularly performed by hand and with light and heavy-powered (industrial-type) cleaning equipment (scrubbers - buffers - spray) disinfecting equipment - and vacuum cleaners).

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

EXPERIENCE:

A specific length of training and experience is not required - but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge - skills - and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume.

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT:
Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element - which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
Reliability and dependability Work Practices Special Aptitude
- Housekeeping Work Handle Weights and Loads Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience - including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g.

- Peace Corps
- Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g.

- professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies - knowledge - and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience - including volunteer experience.

Note:

A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

• The Housekeeping Aid executes a full range of housekeeping activities in patient and non-patient care areas
• The position may be assigned to any tour and may be required to work in various designated areas during any tour of duty
• Typically - the position works independently with general supervision or works with a team and is responsible for the full-range of cleaning duties in an assigned area throughout the medical facility
• These duties include - but are limited to the following:
  Performing reliably and dependably is based on past work and/or school performance
• Using proper cleaning solutions and/or chemicals to successfully remove stains from a variety of surfaces (floors - carpet - tile - walls - etc.) Applying appropriate cleaning solutions to various types of floors (linoleum - wood - or marble) - walls - and ceilings to clean and maintain such surfaces
• Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms: urinals - commode - sink - mirror - etc
• Cleaning patients' rooms using sanitizing chemicals that will not compromise patients' health to disinfect surfaces
• Removing soiled linen from ward areas or clinics using the proper collection methods for handling possible contaminated items
• Keeping a stock of cleaning materials and equipment needed to do your work Operating powered equipment such as scrubbing machines - buffers - carpet cleaning machines and/or industrial vacuums
• Performing routine maintenance on cleaning…