The incumbent performs as a Housekeeping Aid Leader within the Environmental Management Service (EMS). He/she works at the Sacramento Valley location and is responsible for performing all housekeeping duties and tasks assigned to clean and disinfect all areas within the healthcare system.

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to the following: Incumbent is responsible for maintaining a pre-designated area or general location in an aseptic condition to include clinics, inpatient care units, surgical care units, laboratories, restrooms, offices, lobby, lounges, locker rooms, stairwells, elevators, corridors, visitor rooms, storage rooms, outpatient clinics, etc. Assists with on-the-job training of new housekeeping incumbents as requested by the supervisor. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining aseptic conditions throughout all areas of the hospital, clinics, administrative areas, and support areas belonging to the healthcare system, whether working alone or setting the pace for those he/she leads. Collects and disposes of trash in proper containers; does not commingle medical, pharmaceutical, or general waste. Maintains housekeeping closet in a clean and orderly fashion, ensuring the proper type and measure of supplies are in stock. Performs a full range of cleaning duties in assigned area. Collects, replenish (bags and containers), and transports solid waste to compactor or trash bins located outside building. Incumbent scrubs, strips, restores, and polishes floors using heavy, industrial-type, powered scrubbers, and buffers. Work Schedule: Varies, must work weekend and holidays Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid (Leader)/PD99913A Physical Requirements: Incumbents work tasks need continuous walking, standing, stooping, lifting, reaching and bending. Continuous physical effort is often needed for the manual tasks. Incumbent must be physically able to use power equipment for extended periods of time. Incumbent must be able to lift, carry, or move objects weighing up to 65 pounds, and occasionally objects weighing more than 65 pounds. The duties require reasonable dexterity, hand, foot/eye coordination, and concentration. When collecting trash incumbent must follow specific safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment including face shields, safety goggles, protective clothing, gloves, etc.

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: Customer ServiceFollow DirectionsInstructLead or SuperviseOperation of Equipment/MachineryTechnical Competence 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 VA Northern California Health Care System 10535 Hospital Way Mather, CA 95655 US
• Name: Joseph Reese
• Phone: 415-221-4810 X23403
• Email: [email protected]