Housekeeping Aid

SummaryThis position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of a VA Medical Center. This position performs both janitorial and custodial services (e.g. - textile distribution and inventory activity - sanitizing and disinfecting - waste removal - cleaning of blinds - replacing curtains - washing windows and walls - dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures - discharge cleaning - sweeping - scrubbing and extracting - polishing floors and applying floor finishes)QualificationsTo 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 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.DutiesPerforms floor maintenance - wall washingCleans doors - doorframes - baseboard corners and edges - and stairwellsTasks are accomplished by sweeping - dust mopping - damp and wet mopping - scrubbing - stripping - refinishing - buffing - vacuuming and extracting carpets and runners - spot cleaning areas - and high and low dustingPeriodically utilizes pressure washers and heavy industrial powered and battery operated equipment the above taskAdjusts - cleans - and performs minor maintenance on this equipment and changes attachments for their proper use in achieving the best resultsMoves and arranges furniture - patient wardrobes - beds - etcin the assigned area to accomplish cleaning tasksProvides bed-making services in patient care areas and OD roomscleans mattresses - springs - and bed framesand cleans bedside stands - over bed lights - blood pressure cuffs - bed tables - etcin patient roomsEmpties trash and wastebaskets - replaces linersTransports general refuse - regulated medical waste and recycling to central collection areasCleans rest rooms - bathrooms - and shower rooms - ensuring that they are cleaned and meet acceptable standards (cleans - disinfects - and deodorizes lavatories - showers - bathtubs - urinals - and toilet bowlscleans mirrors - sinks - and water fountainswashes and polishes light and toilet fixtures)Replenishes supplies of paper towels - toilet paper - hand sanitizers - and soap in all areas where dispensers are locatedOther duties as assigned Work Schedule: Full Time -7:00am-3:30pm - Wednesday-Sunday Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid/PD99909S Physical Requirements: The position demands continuous walking - standing - stooping - kneeling - pulling - and pushingThe work requires the occasional use of heavy powered cleaning equipment (e.g. - wall washers - industrial type buffers) weighing over 50 poundsThe duties necessitate considerable dexterity - hand - foot - and eye coordination - and concentration as well as visual acuity to see dirt - dust and debris.