Housekeeping Aid - Environmental Services Technician

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

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to perform essential janitorial and custodial services within a VA Medical Center. The role includes various cleaning responsibilities and requires a commitment to safety and reliability. Applicants must demonstrate relevant experience and be prepared for a background investigation and physical exam.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial services and ability to perform janitorial duties.
• Must provide detailed documentation of experience and skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial and custodial services including cleaning and waste removal.
• Responsible for textile distribution and inventory management.

Skills

Dexterity and Safety

Reliability and Dependability

Follow Directions

Special Aptitude - Housekeeping Work

Job description

This position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of a VA Medical Center. It reports directly to the Housekeeping Supervisor or designee. The role involves performing janitorial and custodial services, including textile distribution, inventory management, sanitizing and disinfecting, waste removal, cleaning blinds, washing windows and walls, discharge cleaning, sweeping, scrubbing, extracting, polishing floors, and applying floor finishes.

Duties

The Environmental Services (EVS) Technician's major duties include, but are not limited to, the responsibilities outlined above.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• May serve a probationary period.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• A complete application package, including Resume, Transcripts, etc., is required.
• Selected applicants will need to complete an online onboarding process.
• Pre-employment physical exam is required for the selected applicant.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is mandatory for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Experience: There is no specific length of training or experience required, but applicants must demonstrate evidence of training or experience that shows their ability to perform the duties of this position. This evidence should be detailed in your resume, including job titles, duties, start and end dates (month and year), and hours worked per week. Applicants will be rated according to the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Screen-out Element: Your qualifications will be initially evaluated against the prescribed screen-out question, typically question 1 on the online questionnaire. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications are considered for further rating; those who do not are eliminated. The remaining candidates will be rated based on the following job elements:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Follow Directions
• Handle Weights and Loads
• Reliability and Dependability
• Special Aptitude - Housekeeping Work
• Work Practices

Note: You must provide detailed information regarding your experience. Vague statements like "I was a housekeeper" are insufficient. Your experience must be fully documented on your resume, including job title, duties, start and end dates, and hours worked per week.

Experience includes both paid and unpaid work, including volunteer work through programs like Peace Corps or AmeriCorps, and other organizations. Volunteer work can develop skills and competencies relevant to this role. All qualifying experience will be credited.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited proportionally. Clearly specify your duties, responsibilities, and hours per week for each position to receive appropriate credit.