Housekeeping Aid - Chelmsford, United States - US Veterans Health Administration

US Veterans Health Administration
US Veterans Health Administration
Verified Company
Chelmsford, United States

1 week ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:


Duties:


  • Sweeps, scrub, strip, wax, and polish floors using brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, heavy (industrialtype) powered scrubbers and buffers.
  • Completes routine, daily, special, or periodic cleaning tasks to established quality assurance standards using established procedures within allowed time frames.
  • Performs minor maintenance on various pieces of housekeeping equipment. Inspects, uses, and cleans equipment according to established operating instructions and manuals.
  • Works independently and is expected to plan work so that it is accomplished within a specific time frame.
  • Cleans and washes walls and windows. Polishes door knobs and other metal fixtures. Dusts, waxes, and polishes furniture. Dusts ledges, picture frames, and woodwork. Washes walls, windows, and blinds. Empties wastebaskets. Cleans and shampoos rugs/carpets.

Work Schedule:
Between 5:00am-5:00pm, 8 hour Tours (Varied Schedules). Overtime may periodically be required depending on mission.


Position Description Title/PD#:
Housekeeping Aid/PD06713A and PD73037A


Physical Requirements:

The incumbent's duties required lifting over 50 pounds, continuous standing, bending, stooping, walking, use of ladders to change drapes and wash walls, climbing of stairs, and pushing.

He/she must understand and follow both oral and written instructions and have sufficient visual ability to see dust, dirt, and cobwebs, etc.


Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • 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 12/31/195
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
  • Preemployment physical is required

Qualifications:


To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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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.
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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 mínimal 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 Safety
  • Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
  • Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  • Without more than normal supervision
  • Work 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.
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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.


Additional information:


Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation)

Leave:

Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.

VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.


This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

  • Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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