Housekeeping Aid- Environmental Services (EVS) Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A government healthcare agency is seeking a Housekeeping Aid in Hartford, Vermont, to maintain cleanliness and safety within VA facilities. Responsibilities include performing a full range of light and heavy cleaning duties and ensuring patient areas are clean. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient knowledge and experience in housekeeping, with reliable and dependable work habits being essential. The role may require working weekends and holidays, as needed.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality in housekeeping.
• Ability to handle weight and loads effectively.
• Dependability and reliability in performing assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in patient areas and overall VA facilities.
• Perform light and heavy cleaning duties as needed.
• Address spills and maintain hygiene standards effectively.

Job description

Summary

These positions are located within the Environmental Management Services Division at the VA White River Junction Healthcare System.

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.

Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions 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. 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 eliminated.

The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: 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 through National Service programs and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training that translates directly to paid employment. All qualifying experience, including volunteer experience, will be credited. Part‑time experience will be credited based on actual time spent. Applicants wishing to receive credit must indicate clearly the nature of duties and responsibilities and the number of hours per week.

Duties

• The Housekeeping Aid (HKA)/Environmental Services (EVS) Technicians maintain VA facilities for veterans and their families.
• Work alongside other veterans who make up 85 percent of the housekeeping staff.
• Perform a full range of light and heavy cleaning duties and routine housekeeping duties.
• Keep patient areas clean and safe by addressing spills quickly, discarding trash, installing light bulbs, vacuuming and polishing floors.
• Clean wards, patient rooms, storerooms, offices, corridors, restrooms, shower rooms and other areas.
• Sweep, mop, scrub (machine) floors; vacuum carpets and upholstered furniture; empty waste baskets; clean light globes and Venetian blinds; wash walls, windows, and ceilings; climb small ladders; refill toilet tissue and towel dispensers; move furniture.
• Carry out assignments with minimal supervision.
• Address spills quickly.
• Work schedule varies according to facility needs; weekends and holidays may apply.
• Compressed/flexible schedule: Not available.

Benefits & Additional Information

This position is a bargaining unit position and part of the competitive service. Relocation incentive: Not authorized. Retention incentives: Not authorized.