Environmental Services Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Omaha VA Medical Center, is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to perform comprehensive janitorial and custodial tasks in patient and non-patient areas.

Duties include cleaning, disinfecting, waste handling, inventory management of supplies, and routine maintenance of cleaning equipment to ensure a sanitary, safe environment for Veterans and staff. Shifts are full-time, 7:00am to 3:30pm, with days off varying.

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
• 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 they are cleaned and meet standards

Job description

Summary

This position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of the Omaha VA Medical Center. Incumbent 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).

Summary

This position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of the Omaha VA Medical Center. Incumbent 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).

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: 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 for the position include but are not limited to: 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 (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
• May work with and provide guidance to a Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) worker
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Full-Time - 7:00am to 3:30pm
• Days off will vary
• Shifts will be discussed during interview
• Position Description Title/PD#: Environmental Services Technician/99909S
• Bargaining Unit: Yes
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
• Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
• 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
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.