Housekeeping Aid

Summary

This position is located under Environmental Management Service. Incumbent performs a full range of housekeeping duties within the medical center to include areas that require physical labor and strict adherence to aseptic cleaning procedures.

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 online 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:
Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision, Dexterity and Safety, Follow Directions, Handle Weights and Loads, Special Aptitude – Housekeeping Work, Work Practices. 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, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, 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.

• Assure proper storage and usage of a variety of cleaning agents and solutions
• Complete housekeeping duties in accordance with established procedures and acceptable infection control measures
• Clean, disinfect and maintain cleanliness in assigned patient wards, administrative areas and public areas utilizing proper tools/equipment to comply with sanitation standards
• Sweep and mop floors repetitively in high traffic areas such as corridors, restrooms, stairways, entryways, cafeterias and other areas
• Transport general refuse, biohazardous waste and recyclables to proper central collection areas following established waste‑management procedures
• Other duties as assigned by the Service
• Work Schedule:
  
  7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or 3:00 – 11:00 p.m. (different hours) and must work weekends and holidays
• Position Description Title/PD#:
  Housekeeping Aid/PD00206A

• Walk, stand, stoop, bend, and lift to perform housekeeping duties
• Handle weights up to 20–50 lbs
• Move heavy trash and linen and products such as stripper/finish that come in large heavy containers
• Push, pull, load and unload carts; bend, stoop, twist and turn with moderate effort; climb ladders to change cubical curtains; clean out light fixtures and clean windows
• Fit and kneel in small spaces to clean (e.g., restroom stalls and other tight areas)