The primary purpose of this position is to lead a minimum of three Housekeeping Aids in performing janitorial and custodial work in the Environmental Management Service of the Amarillo VA Health Care System, in Amarillo Texas.

Duties

The major duties assigned to this position include a full range of cleaning duties in an assigned area within the medical center, following general instructions on the work to be done. The incumbent will use various preparations to clean and maintain linoleum, wood, marble, and various kinds of floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces. The incumbent is required to remove stains from a variety of surfaces, using chemicals and cleaning solutions. Occasionally the incumbent will work on ladders and scaffolds to change light bulbs, replace venetian blinds, wash walls, etc. The incumbent is required to run powered cleaning equipment, clean and oil it, and change brushes and accessories. Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts night/weekends/holidays to include 7:00am-3:30pm; 3:30pm-midnight; 11pm-7:30am Position Description Title/PD#: Environmental Services Technician (Leader)/PD99909S Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/13/2024. 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: Dexterity and SafetyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Lead or SuperviseUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWork 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. Physical Requirements: Incumbent must be able to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds. Must be able to climb ladders, walk constantly and perform light to moderate bending and stooping. During normal day-to-day operations, individual will be required to perform simple grasping, fine hand manipulation, and reaching above shoulder height. Position routinely requires that individual operate vehicles, powered equipment, and push or pull soiled and clean laundry carts to and from loading docks to various locations within the Medical Center. Working Conditions: Work is normally performed inside where there is ample light, heat and/or ventilation. Temperatures vary from hot in summer to cold in the winter when traveling between Buildings Original-1, Services-4, OIT-7, Logistics/Fiscal-8, HR-9, C.Care-10, Main-28, CLC-29, Med Arts-33, Eng-34, Lodge-35, EMS storage-36, Center for T&R-44, Fiscal/HBPC-45, Specialty-46, and Primary Care- 48, with occasional work performed in other Engineering administrative spaces. Incumbent intermittently exposed to excess humidity, chemicals and solvents, fumes, dust and noise. May perform some duties of position on patient wards, within storage areas on facility grounds, or within sub-basement locations. Individual is exposed to possible contagions from the handling of patient personal clothing/effects and in performance of sanitation, waste management, or textile procedures. Is subject to cuts, scrapes, bumps, bruises, slips, falls, and other injuries in the performance of required duties. Also, exposed to disagreeable odors in the accomplishment of duties.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Thomas E Creek VA Medical Center 6010 Amarillo Boulevard, West Amarillo, TX 79106 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]