U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring: Housekeeping Aid in Salt Lake Cit

Overview

The Housekeeping Aid role is located in the Environmental Management Services Division of VA Health Care Systems, Salt Lake City, UT. The position performs janitorial and custodial services such as sweeping, scrubbing, and waxing floors; washing windows and walls; dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures; and cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting all assigned work areas. Work is performed by hand and with light- and heavy-powered cleaning equipment (e.g., scrubbers, buffers).

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, scrub (machine) floors, vacuum carpets and upholstered furniture; empty waste baskets; clean light globes and Venetian blinds; wash walls, windows and ceilings; climb small ladders as needed; refill toilet tissue and towel dispensers; move furniture.
• Carry out assignments with minimal supervision.

Work Schedule

All Shifts: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Position Description

Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid/PD99909S

Physical Requirements

Continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing. Occasional use of heavy powered cleaning equipment weighing over 50 pounds. Requires dexterity, hand/foot coordination, and visual acuity to recognize dirt and debris.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• 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 to perform the work. Information must be supported by detailed descriptions on your resume. Applicants will be rated according to the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Screening Elements

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

Notes

Federal requirements about education, experience, and eligibility in addition to standard federal employment considerations are described in the posting. Education: Not Applicable. Additional information about fair chance recruitment, influenza vaccination requirements for health care personnel, and related policies may apply.

This job opportunity may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate submission method, contact the agency listed in the Job Opportunity Announcement. Referrals can increase your chances of interviewing.

Job Type and Industry

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Government Administration