Environmental Services Technician (EVS) - Housekeeping Aid (Leader)

Summary This position is located within Environmental Management Services of a Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The position - generally aligned under to the Housekeeping Supervisor - is responsible for supporting and performing tasks (e.g. - environment of care - textile distribution and training) associated with the Environmental Management Services goals and objectives. The position is a working leader for housekeeping operations throughout the VA Medical Center(s). Qualifications 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: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions - Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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. Duties The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the DepartmentThe five Core Values define \"who we are -\" our culture - and how we care for Veterans - their families and other beneficiariesThe Values are Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect and Excellence (\"I CARE\")As a VA professional - your opportunities are endlessWith many openings in the multiple functions of VA - you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertipsDuties: Possesses the knowledge of and ability to apply principles of chemistry - biology - bacteriology - etcas they apply to hospital housekeeping requirementsComprehend - interpret and implement verbal and written instructions from Supervisor to ensure acceptable results of assigned areaAbide by and adhere to medical center policiesUse aseptic cleaning/disinfection techniquesOperate and perform minor maintenance to floor scrubber/buffers - wet pickup vacuums - dry vacuums - and battery powered scrubbersPerforms duties such as scrubbing - stripping - waxing - and polishing floorssweeping - mopping - vacuuming and shampooing of rugs and carpetsAssigns and changes assignments of housekeeping aids to ensure all areas of the medical center will be coveredComprehend and apply policies - guides - standards and requirements related to hospital housekeeping programsHandle exposure to both non-infections and infectious waste safelyOperate battery powered equipment - move furniture and set up ladders or other heavy equipment as requiredUse standard precautions along with proper personal protection equipmentWork Schedule: Thursday- Monday 3:00pm - 11:30 pm - subject to change based on the needs of the facilityPosition Description Title/PD#: Environmental Services Technician (EVS) - Housekeeping Aid (Leader)/PD99913S Physical Requirements: This position requires occasional bending/stooping - crouching - and kneelingLifting up to 50 poundsApproximately 40 percent of time spent standing - 40 percent of time spent walking and 20 percent of time spent sittingHearing and visual acuityManual dexterity to use a phone and operate equipmentWorking Conditions The work is accomplished in a variety of different areas including operating rooms - treatment rooms - examination rooms - imaging rooms - wards and other public - recreational and administrative areasProtective clothing and personnel protective equipment (PPE) including gowns - gloves - safety shoes - masks - etcis required in the accomplishment of some aspects of the workThere is the potential for exposure to strong cleaning solutions - bodily fluids and communicable diseaseThe work can involve occupied patient rooms and interaction with both medical and psychiatric patientsMay be required to work inside and outsideMay require some exposure to hazardous cleaning chemicals.