Environmental Services Technician

Summary

This position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of a VA Medical Center. This position is under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor or designee. This position performs both janitorial and custodial services at the VA Health Care System. located in Augusta GA.

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: 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.

Duties

• Major duties include but not limited to
• Using proper cleaning solutions and/or chemicals to successfully remove stains from a variety of surfaces (floors - carpet - tile - walls - etc.) Applying appropriate cleaning solutions to various types of floors (linoleum - wood - or marble) - walls - and ceilings to clean and maintain such surfaces
• Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms: urinals - commode - sink - mirror - etc
• Cleaning patients' rooms using sanitizing chemicals that will not compromise patients' health to disinfect surfaces
• Removing soiled linen from ward areas or clinics using the proper collection methods for handling possible contaminated items
• Keeping a stock of cleaning materials and equipment needed to do your work
• Performing reliably and dependably is based on past work and/or school performance
• Operating powered equipment such as scrubbing machines - buffers - carpet cleaning machines and/or industrial vacuums
• Keeping equipment - cords - hoses - etc. - clean and properly stored when not in use
• Using ladders and/or scaffolds to wash ceiling fixtures
• washing or replacing venetian blinds - or room partitions
• Performing routine maintenance on cleaning equipment such as changing filters and brushes on vacuum cleaners and floor buffers
• Performing routine maintenance on cleaning equipment such as tightening nuts and bolts and/or greasing/oiling fittings and wheels
• Pushing - pulling - lifting - carrying or moving cleaning equipment around for several hours or more at a time
• Sweeping and mopping floors repetitively in high traffic areas such corridors - restrooms - stairways - entry ways - cafeterias and other areas
• Emptying trash cans at various locations several times a day
• Selecting proper equipment to clean floors - carpet - drapes - and light fixtures
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Work hours may change due to Agency need
• Position Description Title/PD#: Environmental Services Technician/PD99909S Physical Requirements: The position demands continuous walking - standing - stooping - kneeling - pulling - and pushing
• The work requires the occasional use of heavy powered cleaning equipment (e.g. - wall washers - industrial type buffers) weighing over 50 pounds
• The duties necessitate considerable dexterity - hand - foot - and eye coordination - and concentration as well as visual acuity to see dirt - dust and debris
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is normally performed indoors with adequate heat - light - and ventilation
• Some work may be performed outdoors where there may be exposed to varying degrees of heat and cold as well as inclement weather
• PPE may be required in some circumstance as exposure to possible contagious diseases - blood and bloody secretion are inherent to this position
• Care is required to avoid serious injuries (i.e. - broken bones) when working on ladders - or when using 30-100-pound power equipment or handling hazardous materials.