Housekeeping Aid-EVS Technician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walla Walla VA Medical Center is seeking a Housekeeping Aid-EVS Technician to perform janitorial and custodial duties at the facility. Jobs are conducted by hand and with various light and heavy-powered cleaning devices to maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Applicants should demonstrate evidence of training or experience, with detailed descriptions on the resume. The position follows standard OPM Federal Wage System qualification guidelines in the screening process.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or work experience showing ability to perform duties.
• Resume should detail qualifying experience as described by the agency.
• Volunteer work may count towards qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial and custodial services.
• Work is done by hand and with light and heavy cleaning equipment.

Skills

Reliability

Dependability

Dexterity

Safety

Follow Directions

Housekeeping Aptitude

Job description

Walla Walla VA Medical Center is filling a few Housekeeping Aid-EVS Technician vacancy. This position performs both janitorial and custodial services.

Work is regularly performed by hand and with light and heavy-powered cleaning equipment.

The list generated from this announcement can be used up to 90 days to fill any additional vacancies that may arise.

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.

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

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.