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Housekeeping Aid Environmental Services Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration
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Summary This position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of John J. Pershing 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 John J. Pershing VAMC in Poplar Bluff MO.
Summary This position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of John J. Pershing 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 John J. Pershing VAMC in Poplar Bluff MO.
Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 03122026 to 09302026 Salary 17.78 to - 20.75 per hour Pay scale & grade WG 2 Location 3 vacancies in the following location Poplar Bluff MO Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential None
Job family Series 3566 Custodial Working Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number CBSS-12908211-26-JAC Control number 861022300
This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition CTAP ICTAP RPL Federal employees whose job agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Clarification from the agency This is an open continuous announcement until September 30 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority 5 CFR 337.201 for this occupation.
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The Housekeeping Aid executes a full range of housekeeping activities in patient and non-patient care areas. The position may be assigned to any tour and may be required to work in various designated areas during any tour of duty. Typically the position works independently with general supervision or works with a team and is responsible for the full-range of cleaning duties in an assigned area throughout the medical facility. These duties include but are not limited to the following Performs floor maintenance wall washing. Cleans doors doorframes baseboard corners and edges and stairwells. Tasks are accomplished by sweeping dust mopping damp and wet mopping scrubbing stripping refinishing buffing vacuuming and extracting carpets and runners spot cleaning areas and high and low dusting. Periodically utilizes pressure washers and heavy industrial powered and battery-operated equipment. Adjusts cleans and performs minor maintenance on this equipment and changes attachments for their proper use in achieving the best results. Empties trash and wastebaskets replaces liners. Transports general refuse regulated medical waste and recycling to central collection areas. 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. Work Schedule Full-Time multiple shifts to include Days Evenings Overnights and Weekends Position Description Title PD Housekeeping Aid 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.
Requirements Help Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12311959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements httpswww.uscis.govi-9-centralform-i-9-acceptable-documents. Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider your performance and conduct the needs and interests of the agency whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Qualifications This is an open continuous announcement until September 30 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. EXPERIENCE A specific