EVS Technician: Hospital Housekeeping Lead

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Environmental Management Services at a VA Medical Center seeks an Environmental Services Technician (EVS) – Leader.

Responsibilities include supporting and performing environmental of care tasks, textile distribution, and training to meet EMS goals under supervision. Applicants must show evidence of training or experience; familiarity with safety and PPE, and ability to interpret instructions is essential.

Qualifications

• No specific training length required; demonstrate knowledge, skills, and ability to perform duties.
• Qualifications evaluated against Federal Wage System standards.
• Screen-out element may apply and selects for further rating if minimum qualifications are met.

Responsibilities

• Comprehend, interpret, and implement supervisor instructions for assigned area.
• Abide by center policies and procedures.
• Operate and perform minor maintenance on floor scrubbers, buffers, vacuums, and battery powered scrubbers.
• Perform cleaning duties: scrubbing, stripping, waxing, polishing floors.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and shampoo rugs and carpets.
• Apply aseptic cleaning and disinfection techniques as required.
• Handle exposure to non-infectious and infectious waste safely.

Skills

Dexterity

Safety

Lead or Supervise

Use and Maintain Tools

Work Practices

Tools

Floor scrubber

Buffers

Vacuums

Mops

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Environmental Management Services at a VA Medical Center seeks an Environmental Services Technician (EVS) – Leader.

Responsibilities include supporting and performing environmental of care tasks, textile distribution, and training to meet EMS goals under supervision. Applicants must show evidence of training or experience; familiarity with safety and PPE, and ability to interpret instructions is essential.