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This position is located under Environmental Management Service. Incumbent performs a full range of housekeeping duties within the medical center to include areas that requires physical labor and strict adherence to aseotic cleaning procedures
06/10/2025 to 06/25/2025
$18.44 - $21.48 per hour
WG 2
1 vacancy in the following location:
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No
Not required
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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CBSZ-12746732-25-RLW
838390100
ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Assure proper storage and usage of a variety of cleaning agents and solutions.
Complete housekeeping duties in accordance with established procedures and acceptable infection control measures.
Clean, disinfect and maintain cleanliness in assigned patient wards, administrative areas and public areas utilizing proper tools/equipment to comply with sanitation standards.
Walk, stand, stoop, bend, and lift to perform housekeeping duties.
Sweeping and mopping floors repetitively in high traffic areas such as corridors, restrooms, stairways, entryways, cafeterias and other areas.
Transport general refuse, bio hazardous waste and recyclables to proper central collection areas following established waste management procedures.
Other duties as assigned by the Service.
Work Schedule: 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Must work weekends and holidays
Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid/PD00206A
Physical Requirements;You must able to handle weights up to 20-50 lbs. in dealing with heavy trash and linen, as well as products such as stripper/finish etc. that come in large heavy containers. You must push, pull, load and unload carts: bend stoop, twist and turn with moderate effort: climb ladders to change cubical curtains: clean out-light fixtures, and clean windows. You must be able to fit and kneel in small spaces to clean, i.e. restrooms stalls and other tight areas.
There is no education requirement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/25/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12746732.
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