Housekeeping Aid - Environmental Services Technician

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

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to join their team. This role involves essential janitorial duties, ensuring cleanliness and sanitation within a VA Medical Center. Candidates must demonstrate relevant experience and meet specific requirements, including U.S. citizenship and a background check. The position requires attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Experience in janitorial and custodial services.
• Evidence of training or experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial and custodial services including cleaning and waste removal.
• Inventory management and textile distribution.

Skills

Dexterity and Safety

Follow Directions

Reliability and Dependability

Special Aptitude for Housekeeping Work

Work Practices

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 such as 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 primary duties include, but are not limited to, the tasks listed above.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Subject to a background and 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 and transcripts.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Selected applicants will need to complete a pre-employment physical exam.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is mandatory for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Experience: While specific training and experience length are not mandated, applicants must demonstrate evidence of training or experience demonstrating their ability to perform the duties of this role. This evidence should be detailed in your resume, including job titles, duties, start and end dates, and hours worked per week. Applicants will be evaluated according to the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Screen-out Element: Your qualifications will be initially assessed against the prescribed screen-out question, typically question 1 in the online questionnaire. Those meeting the minimum qualifications will proceed to further rating; those who do not will be deemed ineligible. The remaining candidates will then be rated based on the following Job Elements:

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

Note: Please provide detailed information about your experience. Vague descriptions like "I was a housekeeper" are insufficient. Your resume must include your job title, duties, start and end dates, and hours worked weekly.

Experience includes paid, unpaid, volunteer work, and service through programs like Peace Corps or AmeriCorps. Volunteer work can develop skills and provide valuable training, counted as qualifying experience.

Note: A full year of work is considered 35-40 hours weekly. Part-time work is credited proportionally, based on actual hours. Clearly state your duties, responsibilities, and hours per week for each position to receive proper credit.