This position is in the Central Supply Room of the Environmental Management Service (EMS) at the Baltimore VA Medical Center (VAMC). The incumbent is responsible for the facility housekeeping equipment and supply inventory, including receipt, storage, maintenance, and distribution of HAZMAT and cleaning products, cleaning tools, and powered equipment like vacuums and buffers.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/20/2025. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading) Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The incumbent is often required to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time, and to bend, stoop, and work in tiring and sometimes uncomfortable positions. Lifts and carries items that weigh up to 75 pounds or more and moves equipment which may be bulky and cumbersome, weighing a few hundred pounds using weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. Working Conditions: Work is performed in all areas of the medical center to include patient care areas and administrative office areas. Work is done inside or outside in areas that me be hot, damp, cold, drafty, or under dimly lit lighting conditions. Regular exposure to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, abrasions, falls and injury from falling stock or mechanized work areas. When working in hazardous materials areas, may be subject to exposure from radiation, toxins, explosive hazards,
Major Duties include, but not limited to: Loads and unloads shipments from facility trucks. Uses warehouse pallet jacks to stack, move, and arrange pallets of supplies and equipment using lifting lugs, considering height, weight, and special handling requirements and pallet measuring gauges and automated devices to ensure that proper height, weight, and other load storage requirements are met, and that damage is prevented. May be required to handle hazardous supplies and sensitive materials. Performs operator maintenance and coordinates repair of equipment such as battery-powered floor polishers, carpet shampooers, etc. Ensures an adequate supply of mops are available in each usage area at all times. During emergency situations, the incumbent may be assigned Housekeeping Aid Duties which normally consist of tasks such as dust mopping, dusting, wet mopping, scrubbing, stripping/refinishing, buffing of floors, window and wall washing, polishing and cleaning of furniture, and other related duties in assigned areas. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Materials Handler/PD24127A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized