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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $21.44/hr - $24.98/hr
Summary 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). Work is regularly performed by hand and with light and heavy-powered (industrial-type) cleaning equipment.
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 Follow Directions Handle Weights and Loads Reliability And Dependability 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.
Duties
Execut a full range of housekeeping activities in patient and non-patient care areas
Required to work in various designated areas during any tour of duty
Typically - the position works independently with general supervision - or works with a team and is responsible for the full-range of cleaning duties in an assigned area throughout the medical facility
Performs floor maintenance - wall washing
Cleans doors - doorframes - baseboard corners and edges - and stairwells
Sweeping - dust mopping - damp and wet mopping - scrubbing - stripping - refinishing - buffing - vacuuming and extracting carpets and runners - spot cleaning areas - and high and low dusting
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 (cleans - disinfects - and deodorizes lavatories - showers - bathtubs - urinals - and toilet bowls
cleans mirrors - sinks - and water fountains
washes and polishes light and toilet fixtures)
Replenishes supplies of paper towels - toilet paper - hand sanitizers - and soap in all areas where dispensers are located
Moves and arranges furniture - patient wardrobes - beds - etc in the assigned area to accomplish cleaning tasks
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
Removes bags of soiled textiles from patient rooms and transports to the designated soiled room in each ward area
Loads and unloads clean textiles from bulk carts
Restocks clean textile closets - cabinets - shelves - carts - and participates in inventory management activities
Defrosts and cleans patient care refrigerators and ice machines in nourishment kitchen areas
cleans stainless steel on storage instrument cabinets and counters - elevators in lobbies - wards - diet-kitchens and nurse utility rooms
and cleans ashtrays - smoke stands - sand urns in designated smoke areas and water fountains
Provides interim cleaning of windows and window ledges from the inside - cleans glass door and other glass surfaces
and replaces curtains and cleans blinds
Cleans and/or replaces needle boxes
Periodically cleans specific non-critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) in inpatient and clinical areas of the medical center
The position may work with and provide guidance to a Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) worker - and perform other duties as assigned
Work Schedule: Various Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid/PD99909-S Physical Requirements: The position demands continuous walking - standing - stooping - kneeling - pulling - and pushing
The work requires the occasional use of heavy powered cleaning equipment (e.g. - wall washers - industrial type buffers) weighing over 50 pounds
The duties necessitate considerable dexterity - hand - foot - and eye coordination - and concentration as well as visual acuity to see dirt - dust and debris
Working Conditions: Work is normally performed indoors with adequate heat - light - and ventilation
Some work may be performed outdoors where there may be exposed to varying degrees of heat and cold as well as inclement weather
PPE may be required in some circumstance as exposure to possible contagious diseases - blood and bloody secretion are inherent to this position
Care is required to avoid serious injuries (i.e broken bones) when working on ladders - or when using 30-100-pound power equipment or handling hazardous materials.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
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Housekeeping Aid
role at
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $21.44/hr - $24.98/hr
Summary 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). Work is regularly performed by hand and with light and heavy-powered (industrial-type) cleaning equipment.
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 Follow Directions Handle Weights and Loads Reliability And Dependability 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.
Duties
Execut a full range of housekeeping activities in patient and non-patient care areas
Required to work in various designated areas during any tour of duty
Typically - the position works independently with general supervision - or works with a team and is responsible for the full-range of cleaning duties in an assigned area throughout the medical facility
Performs floor maintenance - wall washing
Cleans doors - doorframes - baseboard corners and edges - and stairwells
Sweeping - dust mopping - damp and wet mopping - scrubbing - stripping - refinishing - buffing - vacuuming and extracting carpets and runners - spot cleaning areas - and high and low dusting
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 (cleans - disinfects - and deodorizes lavatories - showers - bathtubs - urinals - and toilet bowls
cleans mirrors - sinks - and water fountains
washes and polishes light and toilet fixtures)
Replenishes supplies of paper towels - toilet paper - hand sanitizers - and soap in all areas where dispensers are located
Moves and arranges furniture - patient wardrobes - beds - etc in the assigned area to accomplish cleaning tasks
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
Removes bags of soiled textiles from patient rooms and transports to the designated soiled room in each ward area
Loads and unloads clean textiles from bulk carts
Restocks clean textile closets - cabinets - shelves - carts - and participates in inventory management activities
Defrosts and cleans patient care refrigerators and ice machines in nourishment kitchen areas
cleans stainless steel on storage instrument cabinets and counters - elevators in lobbies - wards - diet-kitchens and nurse utility rooms
and cleans ashtrays - smoke stands - sand urns in designated smoke areas and water fountains
Provides interim cleaning of windows and window ledges from the inside - cleans glass door and other glass surfaces
and replaces curtains and cleans blinds
Cleans and/or replaces needle boxes
Periodically cleans specific non-critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) in inpatient and clinical areas of the medical center
The position may work with and provide guidance to a Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) worker - and perform other duties as assigned
Work Schedule: Various Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid/PD99909-S Physical Requirements: The position demands continuous walking - standing - stooping - kneeling - pulling - and pushing
The work requires the occasional use of heavy powered cleaning equipment (e.g. - wall washers - industrial type buffers) weighing over 50 pounds
The duties necessitate considerable dexterity - hand - foot - and eye coordination - and concentration as well as visual acuity to see dirt - dust and debris
Working Conditions: Work is normally performed indoors with adequate heat - light - and ventilation
Some work may be performed outdoors where there may be exposed to varying degrees of heat and cold as well as inclement weather
PPE may be required in some circumstance as exposure to possible contagious diseases - blood and bloody secretion are inherent to this position
Care is required to avoid serious injuries (i.e broken bones) when working on ladders - or when using 30-100-pound power equipment or handling hazardous materials.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
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