Housekeeping Aid (Leader)

Summary The incumbent performs as a Housekeeping Aid Leader within the Environmental Management Service (EMS). He/she works at the Sacramento Valley location and is responsible for performing all housekeeping duties and tasks assigned to clean and disinfect all areas within the healthcare system. Responsibilities Major duties include but are not limited to the following: Incumbent is responsible for maintaining a pre-designated area or general location in an aseptic condition to include clinics, inpatient care units, surgical care units, laboratories, restrooms, offices, lobby, lounges, locker rooms, stairwells, elevators, corridors, visitor rooms, storage rooms, outpatient clinics, etc. Assists with on-the-job training of new housekeeping incumbents as requested by the supervisor. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining aseptic conditions throughout all areas of the hospital, clinics, administrative areas, and support areas belonging to the healthcare system, whether working alone or setting the pace for those he/she leads. Collects and disposes of trash in proper containers; does not commingle medical, pharmaceutical, or general waste. Maintains housekeeping closet in a clean and orderly fashion, ensuring the proper type and measure of supplies are in stock. Performs a full range of cleaning duties in assigned area. Collects, replenish (bags and containers), and transports solid waste to compactor or trash bins located outside building. Incumbent scrubs, strips, restores, and polishes floors using heavy, industrial-type, powered scrubbers, and buffers. Work Schedule: Varies, must work weekend and holidays Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid (Leader)/PD99913A Physical Requirements: Incumbents work tasks need continuous walking, standing, stooping, lifting, reaching and bending. Continuous physical effort is often needed for the manual tasks. Incumbent must be physically able to use power equipment for extended periods of time. Incumbent must be able to lift, carry, or move objects weighing up to 65 pounds, and occasionally objects weighing more than 65 pounds. The duties require reasonable dexterity, hand, foot/eye coordination, and concentration. When collecting trash incumbent must follow specific safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment including face shields, safety goggles, protective clothing, gloves, etc. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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: Customer Service Follow Directions Instruct Lead or Supervise Operation of Equipment/Machinery Technical Competence 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. Education Additional Information A supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. 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. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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Created: 2024-11-05