Summary The purpose of the position is to perform a variety of custodial work. Requires substantial physical effort to operate heavy duty cleaning equipment. Must apply knowledge of infection control and hazardous waste procedures to ensure compliance with safety/health directives. Performs duties for which general instructions are received and require supervision. Completes routine cleaning tasks to established quality assurance standards using established procedures within allowed timeframes. Responsibilities Scrubs, strips, waxes, and polishes floors using heavy (industrial-@type) powered scrubbers and buffers. Cleans and dust areas such as storerooms, offices, corridors, and stairways. Sweeps, scrubs, mops, waxes and polishes floors, using brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers and buffers. Promptly eliminates and reports any unsafe conditions practices or equipment. Has a working knowledge of the storage requirements of various pharmaceuticals and hazardous materials. Establishes priorities and works independently without guidance, determining appropriate methods, procedures and techniques require to process documents, verify quantity and condition of materials and equipment received an maintain proper inventory of items in storage. Skill to properly use and operate mechanized equipment including utility vehicles and electromechanical automated equipment (forklifts, dollies, pallet jacks, tugs etc). Ability to operate, adjust, and clean heavy power cleaning equipment; and to use common cleaning tools and lightweight cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers, and floor scrubbers. Knowledge of fire and safety rules, infection control regulations, and work practices in order to identify hazards that may be present. The work may require wearing protective clothing such as steel toed shoes, hardhat and other safety equipment as necessary. Work Schedule: 6:30am to 3:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid/PD73037A Physical Requirements: Duties require lifting over 50 pounds, continuous standing, bending, stooping, walking, use of ladders to change drapes and wash walls, climbing of stairs, and pushing. He/she must understand and follow both oral and written instructions and have sufficient visual ability to see dust, dirt, and cobwebs, etc. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Subject to background/security investigation You may be required to serve a probationary period Pre-employment physical required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process 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 Operation of Equipment/Machinery Special Aptitude - Housekeeping Work Technical Practices 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. Quality Ranking Factor Ability to read and write English. Ability to perform duties of hazardous waste and operate industrial powered equipment. Preferred Experience Seven years housekeeping duties in a public hospital or VA Medical Center. 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. Education Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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