The position is assigned to the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) in Environmental Management Services Division of a VA Medical Center. Two locations have vacancies: Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans' Hospital, San Antonio, TX and Kerrville VA Medical Center in Kerrville, TX. This position is under direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor or designee. The first cut-off date is 11/25/2024. Additional applications will be referred as needed.

Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to:- Performs floor maintenance, wall washing. Cleans doors, doorframes, baseboard corners and edges, and stairwells. Periodically utilizes pressure washers and heavy industrial powered and battery operated equipment the above task. Empties trash and wastebaskets, replaces liners. Cleans rest rooms, bathrooms, and shower rooms, ensuring that they are cleaned and meet acceptable standards (cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories, showers, bathtubs, urinals, and toilet bowls; cleans mirrors, sinks, and water fountains; washes and polishes light and toilet fixtures). Defrosts and cleans patient care refrigerators and ice machines in nourishment kitchen areas. Periodically cleans specific non-critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) in inpatient and clinical areas of the medical center. Cleans and/or replaces needle boxes.-Provides interim cleaning of windows and window ledges from the inside, cleans glass door and other glass surfaces; and replaces curtains and cleans blinds.-Provides bed-making services in patient care areas and OD rooms; cleans mattresses, springs, and bed frames; and cleans bedside stands, over bed lights, blood pressure cuffs, bed tables, etc. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday (multiple shifts 7:00a.m. to 3:30 p.m. / 3:00 p.m.- 11:30 pm / 11 pm - 7:30 am (weekends and holidays may be required) Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid/PD99909-S Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation, to stand and walk. Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Straight pulling (2 hours); Pushing (4 hours); Constant noise; Reaching above shoulder; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (4 hours); Standing (4 hours); Kneeling (2 hours); Repeated bending (2 hours); Both legs required; Both eyes required; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Hearing without aid; Mental and emotional stability.

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
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.

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 SafetyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervisionWork 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 Audie L Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital 7400 Merton Minter Boulevard San Antonio, TX 78229 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]