U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Housekeeping Aid - Environmental Services Technician
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
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Housekeeping Aid - Environmental Services Technician
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs This position is located within the Environmental Management Services of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This position performs both janitorial and custodial services (e.g., textile distribution and inventory activity, sanitizing and disinfecting, waste removal, cleaning of blinds, washing windows, polishing floors, etc.). Responsibilities
Executes a full range of housekeeping activities in patient and non-patient care areas. Performs floor maintenance, wall washing. Cleans doors, doorframes, baseboard corners and edges, and stairwells. Periodically utilizes pressure washers and heavy industrial powered and battery operated equipment. Adjusts, cleans, and performs minor maintenance on this equipment and changes attachments for their proper use in achieving the best results. Empties trash and wastebaskets, replaces liners. Transports general refuse, regulated medical waste and recycling to central collection areas. Cleans rest rooms, bathrooms, and shower rooms, ensuring that they are cleaned and meet acceptable standards. Replenishes supplies of paper towels, toilet paper, hand sanitizers, and soap in all areas where dispensers are located. Provides bed-making services in patient care areas and OD rooms; cleans mattresses, springs, and bed frames; and cleans bedside stands, over bed lights, blood pressure cuffs, bed tables, etc. in patient rooms. Requirements
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Work Schedule
Full-time and Part-time work schedules available. The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). 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. Equal Employment Opportunity : The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
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Housekeeping Aid - Environmental Services Technician
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs This position is located within the Environmental Management Services of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This position performs both janitorial and custodial services (e.g., textile distribution and inventory activity, sanitizing and disinfecting, waste removal, cleaning of blinds, washing windows, polishing floors, etc.). Responsibilities
Executes a full range of housekeeping activities in patient and non-patient care areas. Performs floor maintenance, wall washing. Cleans doors, doorframes, baseboard corners and edges, and stairwells. Periodically utilizes pressure washers and heavy industrial powered and battery operated equipment. Adjusts, cleans, and performs minor maintenance on this equipment and changes attachments for their proper use in achieving the best results. Empties trash and wastebaskets, replaces liners. Transports general refuse, regulated medical waste and recycling to central collection areas. Cleans rest rooms, bathrooms, and shower rooms, ensuring that they are cleaned and meet acceptable standards. Replenishes supplies of paper towels, toilet paper, hand sanitizers, and soap in all areas where dispensers are located. Provides bed-making services in patient care areas and OD rooms; cleans mattresses, springs, and bed frames; and cleans bedside stands, over bed lights, blood pressure cuffs, bed tables, etc. in patient rooms. Requirements
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Work Schedule
Full-time and Part-time work schedules available. The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). 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. Equal Employment Opportunity : The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
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