This position is located at the Environmental Management section of Facilities Management Service of a VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, in Reno, NV. The incumbent is under the immediate supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor. The position performs both janitorial and custodial services in all assigned work areas as needed.

Duties

The Housekeeping Aid executes a full range of housekeeping activities in an assigned building or section of a building which involves cleaning and protective maintenance of floors, walls, ceilings, windows, furniture, fixtures, sinks, commodes, urinals, bathtubs, showers, and equipment. The incumbent may be assigned to any tour and may be required to work in various designated areas during any one tour of duty. Typically, the incumbent works independently with general supervision, or works with a team and is responsible for the full-range of cleaning duties in an assigned area throughout the hospital including patient care units, offices, community areas and linen rooms. Incumbent of this position performs routine and specialized tasks in completing sanitation duties in critical care areas such as then Cardiac Care Unit (CCU), Intensive Care Units(MICU&SICU). Step-down Unit or Operating Rooms; as assigned. Routine tasks include, but are not limited to; waste removal, dusting, polishing, dust- mopping, damp mopping; cleaning of urinals, sinks, commodes; restocking supplies such as towels or tissues, cleaning equipment used, performing periodic maintenance checks, etc. Specialized tasks include, but are not limited to; isolation cleaning, terminal cleaning, performing aseptic cleaning techniques, etc. Incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of aseptic techniques to accomplish cleaning duties in critical care areas to meet minimum sanitation standards set for these areas. He/she must be capable of operating all equipment used as tools in the trade such as; buffers, vacuum cleaners, etc. He/she must practice and set an example of following all safety regulations and practices. Incumbent must be familiar with all cleaning agents utilized in cleaning processes to obtain maximum effectiveness of products. He/she must be capable of readily conforming to newly accepted methods, procedures or techniques. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday from 6:00am to 2:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid/PD02788A Physical Requirements: The position demands continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing. The work requires the occasional use of heavy powered cleaning equipment (e.g., wall washers, industrial type buffers) weighing over 50 pounds. The duties necessitate considerable dexterity, hand, foot, and eye coordination, and concentration as well as visual acuity to see dirt, dust and debris.

Requirements

• 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
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

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:Dexterity and SafetyFollow DirectionsHandle Weights and LoadsSpecial Aptitude - Housekeeping WorkWork Practices 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.

Contacts

• Address VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System 975 Kirman Avenue Reno, NV 89502 US
• Name: Joseph Reese
• Phone: 415-221-4810 X23403
• Email: [email protected]