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. Work is regularly performed by hand and with light and heavy-powered (industrial-type) cleaning equipment.
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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Dexterity and Safety Follow Directions Handle Weights and Loads Problem Solving 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. 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.
Cleans (hand wipes) rolling stock: IV poles, Vasopress DVT, Covidien feeding pumps, Gomco mobile pumps, Flowtron DVT, Gaymar T-pumps, Sscor Duet suction pumps, 3M Ranger blood warmer, CSZ Hyperthermia unit, and Philips Defibrillator. Other duties may include but are not limited to: cleaning rolling stock such as beds, wheelchairs, feeder chairs, shower chairs, medicine carts, red crash carts, potty chairs, scales, transport carts, over bed tables, walkers, monitor stands, linen carts, trash cans,checking entrance ways and elevators for cleanliness, ensuring six month patient curtain rotation is complete, and other like assignments given by a housekeeping supervisor. Incumbent must observe prescribed safety practices and aseptic techniques to protect self and others from injury or infection. Performs other related duties as assigned. Preferred Housekeeping Experience. Work Schedule: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday thru Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid/PD02049A Physical Requirements: Work requires continuous walking, standing, bending, stooping, and occasional lifting.