Housekeeping Aid Job at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Birmingham

Overview

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Location: Environmental Management Services Division, Birmingham, AL Medical Center. The position is under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor or designee and performs janitorial and custodial services at the VA Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

Duties

• Perform a full range of light and heavy cleaning duties and routine housekeeping duties to keep patient areas clean and safe.
• Address spills quickly, discard trash, install light bulbs in halls and rooms, vacuum and polish floors.
• Clean wards, patient rooms, storerooms, offices, corridors, restrooms, shower rooms, and other areas.
• Sweep, mop, scrub floors (machine), vacuum carpets and upholstered furniture, empty waste baskets, clean light globes and blinds, wash walls, windows and ceilings (may require small ladders).
• Refill toilet tissue and towel dispensers and move furniture as needed. Carry out assignments with minimal supervision.

Work Schedule: Tours of duty are 7:00 am–3:30 pm and evening shift 3:30 pm–12:00 am. Schedule is subject to change based on agency need.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• May serve a probationary period.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• A complete application package includes resume and transcripts, among other documents.
• 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 showing the ability to perform the work. Evidence must be supported by detailed descriptions in the resume. Applicants will be rated under the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Qualifications are evaluated against the screen-out element (usually question 1 in the online questionnaire). Those with at least minimal qualifications proceed to rating; those who do not are ineligible. The remaining candidates are rated against job elements: Dexterity and Safety, Follow Directions, Handle Weights and Loads, Reliability And Dependability, Special Aptitude - Housekeeping Work.

• Dexterity and Safety
• Follow Directions
• Handle Weights and Loads
• Reliability And Dependability
• Special Aptitude - Housekeeping Work

Volunteer work and other relevant experience may be credited. Please indicate duties and hours clearly on your resume.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: The position requires continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing. Occasional use of heavy cleaning equipment (over 50 pounds) may be required. Requires dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and visual acuity for cleaning tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Indoor work with adequate heat, light, and ventilation. Some outdoor work in varying weather. PPE may be required due to exposure to contagious diseases, blood, and bodily fluids. Use of ladders and power equipment and handling hazardous materials requires caution to prevent injuries.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the VA prohibits requesting criminal history before accepting a tentative job offer. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all VA Health Care Personnel, with exemptions for medical or religious reasons. Some positions may require vaccination or exemptions as applicable. Open to additional vacancies as needed.