Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeping Aid)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair at the Marion and Fort Wayne VA Medical Center in Indiana provides janitorial and custodial services as part of Environmental Management Services. The incumbent reports to the Housekeeping Supervisor or designee and supports daily facility upkeep.

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date; qualifications are assessed using the OPM Federal Wage System standards with emphasis on dexterity, safety, and compliance with instructions and work practices.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience suitable to perform janitorial duties.
• Qualifications will be evaluated under the OPM Federal Wage System standards.
• Screen-out element will determine eligibility and cascade to Job Elements.

Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial and custodial services at the VA Medical Center.
• Work under the supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor or designee.
• Adhere to safety practices and maintain facilities per required standards.

Skills

Dexterity and Safety

Interpret Instructions, Specifications

Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Without more than normal supervision

Work Practices

Job description

This position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division at the Marion and Fort Wayne, Indiana VA Medical Center, part of the Northern Indiana Healthcare System (NIHCS). The incumbent reports directly to the Housekeeping Supervisor or designated representative and is responsible for performing both janitorial and custodial services at the facility.

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
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Without more than normal supervision
• 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.