Housekeeping Aid

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs Evansville VA Health Care System is seeking a dedicated housekeeping worker to perform janitorial and custodial tasks under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor. This role emphasizes cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance of patient areas and administrative spaces, following established standards and safety guidelines.

Applicants will be evaluated per federal qualification standards; no specific length of training is required, but evidence of

Qualifications

• No specific degree required; applicants must show training or experience demonstrating ability to perform duties.
• Volunteer or paid experience in housekeeping acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial and custodial duties as assigned under supervision.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in assigned areas.

Job description

This position is located within the Environmental Management Services at the Evansville, IN VA Health Care System.. This position is under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor or designee. This position performs both janitorial and custodial services.

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.