Clarification from the agency

Status Candidates - Restricted to Veterans Preference Eligibles ONLY

**Please be advised this vacancy has been amended to reflect changes on the salary pay range. ***

*** Please be advised this vacancy has been amended to reflect closing date***

This position is located in the Environmental Management Service (EMS), of the Orlando Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Orlando Florida (Lake Nona).

• The incumbent's duties include sweeping, mopping, dusting, scrubbing, waxing or polishing floors, clean and sanitize restrooms, removal of soiled linen, empty trash cans and hazardous waste moving them to the assigned disposal area.
• Operate powered cleaning equipment such as buffers, carpet cleaning, vacuum cleaners and scrubbing machines and perform routine maintenance on cleaning equipment changing filters, brushes and vacuum cleaner bags.
• The incumbent will be familiar with a full variety of cleaning supplies, dilution ratios and is responsible for their proper use.
• The incumbent is required to perform moderate lifting up to 50 pounds and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• The incumbent will work effectively as a team member.
• The incumbent will respond to requests and will be courteous to staff, patients and visitors.

Work schedule: Varied shifts to include evenings, nights, and weekends.
Virtual: This is not a Virtual Position.
Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid / 675-06207-A

The selectee may be required to work or travel between any of the locations within Corporate Orlando. The selectee may also be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis, based on patient care needs.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• The Housekeeping Aide position is restricted to veterans preference eligibles (5 U.S.C. 3310; CFR Part 330, Subpart D) by law (Title 5 USC, Section 2108).

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/16/2019.

• The Housekeeping Aide position is restricted to veterans preference eligibles (5 U.S.C. 3310; 5 CFR Part 330, Subpart D) by law (Title 5 USC, Section 2108).

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 Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C.118C (www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c). Your background must demonstrate experience in a variety of cleaning duties, such as sweeping, mopping, and waxing floors; cleaning surfaces such as light fixtures, venetian blinds, and counter tops; and cleaning restroom facilities including toilets, baths, and sinks.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 and 2 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 questions. The screen-out element for this position is; Ability to do the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Work Practices

Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 pounds and over), heavy carrying (45 pounds and over), straight pulling, pulling hand over hand (8 hours), pushing (8 hours), reaching above shoulder, both hands required, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending; climbing (legs only), both legs required, near vision correctable at 13" to 16" Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, depth perception, ability to distinguish basic colors, ability to distinguish shades of colors, hearing without aid, emotional stability.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

National Service Experience: 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.