Under minimum supervision incumbent performs a variety of tasks, including, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and dusting. Incumbent will receive training in all sanitation duties such as cleaning bathrooms, elevators, lobbies and clinic areas, and will receive minimum supervision in the performance of these tasks. Incumbent will assist with moving of furniture and furnishings, placement of furniture components for assembly, loading and unloading of boxes, bulky supplies, etc.

Duties

Manual skills and attention to details are required in performing sanitation and moving duties. Physical ability and standing for long period of time are required while accomplishing all assignments, safety and efficiently. Incumbent must understand patient rights while performing tasks. Must be able to read and understand MSDS on cleaning chemicals. Incumbent works under the minimum supervision of a first line supervisor in Environmental Management Service. Incumbent receives specific written and oral instructions on tasks to be performed and methods to be used in accomplishing these tasks. Incumbent must be constantly alert to act safety due to the nature of the tasks being performed. Work performed is thoroughly checked by the supervisor for completeness and accuracy on a daily basis and feedback on improper work performance is immediate. Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts, 7:00am to 3:30pm, 3:30pm to midnight & 11:00pm to 7:00am, including weekend and holidays. Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer/PD08240A Physical Requirements: Work involves light to moderate physical effort involving movement of furniture and furnishings, supplies, and material. Must be able to use a mop, broom and vacuum cleaner. Work may involve occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty pounds (per person) and frequent lifting and carrying of objects such as supplies, boxes, chairs and items which weigh up to fifty pounds. Work involves pushing, pulling of carts, furniture dollies and other mobile items, such as beds and wheeled equipment. Work involves standing, bending, kneeling, and twisting for extended period of time. Any heavy lifting is done as a team effort with other laborers, Housekeeping Aids.

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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionDexterity and SafetyFollow DirectionsWork 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Birmingham VA Medical Center 700 South 19th Street Birmingham, AL 35233 US
• Name: Brian Cross
• Email: [email protected]