Housekeeping Aid

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 or designee. The incumbent performs both janitorial and custodial services at the VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement. A specific length of training and experience is not required, but candidates must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to demonstrate the ability to perform the work. Evidence of knowledge, skills, and abilities must be supported by detailed descriptions on the resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Qualifications are first evaluated against a screen‑out element (typically question 1 in the online questionnaire). Those meeting the minimal acceptable requirement are rated further on the following job elements:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Follow Directions
• Handle Weights and Loads
• Reliability and Dependability
• Special Aptitude – Housekeeping Work
• Work Practices

Experience includes paid and unpaid work, including volunteer service through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. Volunteer experience receives full credit. A full year of work is considered 35–40 hours per week; part‑time experience is credited based on actual hours spent in appropriate activities. Applicants must clearly indicate the nature of duties, responsibilities, and weekly hours for each position.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of light and heavy cleaning duties and routine housekeeping tasks.
• Clean wards, patient rooms, storerooms, offices, corridors, restrooms, shower rooms, and other areas.
• Sweep, mop, and machine‑scrub floors; vacuum carpets and upholstered furniture.
• Empty waste baskets; clean light globes and Venetian blinds.
• Wash walls, windows, and ceilings, including climbing small ladders.
• Refill toilet tissue and towel dispensers.
• Move furniture as needed.
• Address spills quickly, discard trash, install light bulbs in halls and rooms.
• Carry out assignments with minimal supervision.

Schedule

Various schedules, including nights and weekends. Compressed or flexible schedules are not available.

Position Description Title/PD#: Environmental Services Technician/PD07667A. Relocation/recruitment incentives are not authorized.