This position performs housekeeping duties and functions within Environmental Management Services at the VA Illiana Healthcare System, Danville, IL.

Duties

Acts as a lead while performing housekeeping duties in a commercial environment. Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and patient rooms. Removes soiled linen from ward areas or clinics using the proper collection methods for handling possible contaminated items. Sweeps and mops floors in high traffic areas such as corridors, restrooms, stairways, entry ways, cafeterias, and other areas. Determinines and assigns the appropriate number and types of personnel for duties on a daily and project by project basis. Assign sdeadlines and priorities to subordinate staff and reassigns personnel and resources to accomplish unanticipated work. Reorganizes the work schedule efficiently in order that work is accomplished in a timely manner. Identifies and keeps management informed of the need for additional resources. Conducst training classes on specific safety issues as needed. Provides special direction to new employees to prepare them for individual assignments, procedures, and safety policies. Uses proper lifting techniques when lifting objects especially those that may be bulky and/or awkward. Follows sanitation and infection control procedures to prevent the spread of bacteria. Recognizes health and safety hazards for yourself and other workers around you. Provides on-the-job training to new employees on proper methods, procedures, and uses of equipment and supplies. Selects proper equipment to clean floors, carpets, drapes, and light fixtures. Operates powered equipment such as scrubbing machines, buffers, carpet cleaning machines and/or industrial vacuums. Uses ladders and/or scaffolds to wash ceiling fixtures, wash or replace venetian blinds or room partitions. Plans for the use of workers, equipment, materials, and tools for housekeeping assignments. Adheres to safety policies and procedures while performing manual work. Works quickly without accidents while maintaining the quality of work. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid (Leader)/PD190910 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/07/2024. 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: Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)Ability to Lead or SuperviseAbility to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyWork Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Incumbent must be able to continually stand, bend, reach, stoop, and kneel while performing regular duties. Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing approximately 50 pounds. Occasionally pushes or pulls loads weighing up to 600 pounds.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Danville VA Medical Center 1900 East Main Street Danville, IL 61832 US
• Name: John Griffiths
• Phone: (734) 596-1417
• Email: [email protected]