Housekeeping Aid

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs at Jerry L Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital in Loma Linda, CA seeks a Housekeeping professional to perform janitorial and custodial duties under direct supervision. Responsibilities include cleaning tasks performed by hand and with light to heavy powered equipment, contributing to a safe and clean hospital environment.

Applicants should show evidence of relevant training or experience and meet the specified screening criteria.

Qualifications

• Experience or training demonstrating ability to perform janitorial and custodial duties.
• Qualifications evaluated under federal wage standards.
• Evidence of readiness to work with both hand methods and powered equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial and custodial tasks as part of Environmental Management Service.
• Work with hand tools and light/heavy powered equipment to clean and maintain facilities.

Skills

Ability to Do the Work of the Position

Dexterity and Safety

Follow Directions

Handle Weights and Loads

Reliability And Dependability

Special Aptitude - Housekeeping Work

Work Practices

Job description

This position is at the Jerry L Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital in Loma Linda, CA within the Environmental Management Service. This position is under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor or designee. This position performs both janitorial and custodial services. Work is regularly performed by hand and with light and heavy powered equipment.

The perks and benefits of a Housekeeping career: Total Rewards

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:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Dexterity and Safety
• Follow Directions
• Handle Weights and Loads
• Reliability And Dependability
• Special Aptitude - Housekeeping Work
• 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.