Housekeeping Aid -Second and Third Shift

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a janitorial/custodial professional within the Environmental Management Services Division of a VA Medical Center.

The role reports to the Housekeeping Supervisor or designee and involves cleaning, sanitizing, and routine inventory activities using a range of hand and power cleaning equipment. Applicants should understand the qualification process, including screen-out elements and consideration of all qualifying experience, paid or unpaid,

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform janitorial/custodial work as described.
• Screen-out element used to evaluate minimum qualifications.
• Full year of work is considered 35-40 hours per week; part-time experience is credited proportionally.

Responsibilities

• Performs janitorial and custodial services (e.g., textile distribution and inventory, sanitizing) using hand and powered equipment (industrial cleaners, scrubbers, vacuums).

Job description

This position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of a VA Medical Center. This position is under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor or designee. This position performs both janitorial and custodial services (textile distribution and inventory activity, sanitizing, e.g). Work is regularly performed by hand and with light and heavy-powered (industrial-type) cleaning equipment (scrubbers, buffers, spray) disinfecting equipment, and vacuum cleaners)

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: 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.