Housekeeping Aid

This position is located under Environmental Management Service. Incumbent performs a full range of housekeeping duties within the medical center to include areas that requires physical labor and strict adherence to aseptic cleaning procedures. Duties may include, but are not limited to: 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.. Sweeping and mopping floors repetitively in high traffic areas such as corridors, restrooms, stairways, entryways, cafeterias and other areas. Transport general refuse, bio hazardous waste and recyclables to proper central collection areas following established waste management procedures. Other duties as assigned by the Service. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Must work weekends and holidays. To be discussed in interview. Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid/PD00206A Physical Requirements: Walk, stand, stoop, bend, and lift to perform housekeeping duties. You must able to handle weights up to 20-50 lbs. in dealing with heavy trash and linen, as well as products such as stripper/finish etc. that come in large heavy containers. You must 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. You must be able to fit and kneel in small spaces to clean, i.e. restrooms stalls and other tight areas. 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 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, 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. U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.