Environmental Services Technician - Housekeeping Aid - Monday to Friday / Third Shift

About the role

This position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of a VA Medical Center, under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor. This position performs both janitorial and custodial services (textile distribution and inventory activity - sanitizing - e.g. -). Work is regularly performed by hand and with light and heavy-powered (industrial-type) cleaning equipment (scrubbers - buffers - spray) disinfecting equipment - and vacuum cleaners).

Responsibilities

• Performs infection control and hazardous waste procedures - following proper task sequences to remove soiled and contaminated textiles - needle boxes - and body fluid spills - and understands the process of handling biohazardous waste
• Identifies different types of medical - non-medical - biohazardous - hazardous - and normal waste to properly carry out duties
• Cleans and replaces needle boxes in accordance with safety standards
• Cleans reusable medical equipment (RME) in inpatient and clinical areas according to established procedures
• Adjusts - cleans - and performs minor maintenance on equipment - including changing attachments for proper use and optimal results
• Utilizes pressure washers and industrial-powered equipment to complete cleaning tasks effectively
• Operates light and heavy industrial cleaning equipment - including vacuum cleaners - to perform assigned duties
• Cleans restrooms - bathrooms - and shower rooms - ensuring they meet acceptable sanitation standards by disinfecting and deodorizing fixtures and surfaces
• Works independently or as part of a team to complete the full range of cleaning duties across assigned areas of the medical facility
• Replenishes supplies such as paper towels - toilet paper - hand sanitizer - and soap in designated areas
• Reads - writes - and performs simple math to accurately record waste and laundry handling processes

Qualifications

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:

• Work Practices
• Follow Directions
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Interpret Instructions - Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Without more than normal supervision

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.

Schedule

Monday - Friday - 11:00pm-7:30am (Subject to change based on the needs of the Agency)

Physical Requirements

The position demands continuous walking - standing - stooping - kneeling - pulling - and pushing. The work requires the occasional use of heavy-powered cleaning equipment (e.g. - wall washers - industrial-type buffers) weighing over 50 pounds. The duties necessitate considerable dexterity - hand - foot - and eye coordination - and concentration as well as visual acuity to see dirt - dust and debris.