Housekeeping Aide Job in Worldwide - 95822591 - ZA9BHGPQSW91Q

Job Title:
Housekeeping Aide

Department:
Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:
Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number:
11-005

SALARY RANGE:
$9.88 - $11.51 /hour

OPEN PERIOD:
Wednesday, January 12, 2011 to Friday, January 06, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:WG-3566-02

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time  Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - NMVAHCS, Environmental Management Service

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:

Applications will be accepted from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.

XX_Other Federal Agencies (Transfer)

XX_Eligible Former Federal Employee (Reinstatement)

XX_Other: Veterans

Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous active service may apply.

JOB SUMMARY:

Incumbent performs housekeeping aide duties in patient, administrative, clinical and public areas, depending upon the needs of the Medical Center. Incumbent removes trash, strips and refinishes floors, dust mops, damp mops and wet mops floors. Cleans restrooms, bath and shower rooms, patient rooms, linen and utility rooms and various other public areas. Washes walls, cleans windows, screens, ledges, stairwells, elevators, offices, day rooms, furniture, fans, air conditioning ducts, and light fixtures. Performs terminal cleaning of patient rooms, strip floors using power scrubber and vacuums, cleaning and maintaining these machines after each use. Moves heavy office equipment/furniture at times.

Albuquerque is a major metropolitan area with a population exceeding 600,000. It has mild winters and pleasant summers. Outdoor activities include hiking, skiing, mountain climbing, fishing, hunting, biking, year round golf and tennis. NMVAHCS is located on a 100 acre campus; is a 217 bed medical, surgical, psychiatric and research and academic facility including 125 bed Behavioral Health Care Line, a Spinal Cord Injury Center and Geriatric and expanded Care Unit; Integrated outpatient and inpatient services provided; full range of primary care, tertiary care referral services; primary referral site for VISN 18, with significant clinical programs in cardiology, surgery, gastroenterology, inpatient psychiatry, lithotripsy and others; affiliated with UNM; VA/DOD joint ventures with KAFB ambulatory care facility; 11 Community Based Outpatient Clinics.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• Must pass pre-employment examination.

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - NMVAHCS, Environmental Management Service


Incumbent performs housekeeping aide duties in patient, administrative, clinical and public areas, depending on the needs of the Medical Center. Incumbent removes trash, strips and refinishes floors, dusts mops, damp mops and wet mops floors. Cleans restrooms, bath and shower rooms, patient rooms, linen and utility rooms and various other public areas.  Washes walls, cleans windows, screens, ledges, stairwells, elevators, offices, day rooms, furniture, fans, air conditioning ducts, and light fixtures. Performs terminal cleaning of patient rooms, strip floors using power scrubber and vacuums; cleaning and maintaining these machines after each use. Moves heavy office equipment/furniture at times.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Office of Personnel Management Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupation System, Series 3566.

Incumbent must do a great deal of walking, standing, bending, and climbing of stairs. Usually works in a well lighted, well heated building but at times may be exposed to the elements.

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation.

Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements listed above will be further evaluated by determining the extent to which their work or related experience, education, training, awards, outside activities, supervisory appraisal, etc., relate to the job duties.

BENEFITS:You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
OTHER INFORMATION:You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.

The materials you send with your application will not be returned.

If you fax your application, we will not consider it.


HOW TO APPLY:You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Applicant must submit an OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment  (can be found at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of612.pdf) or a resume.

Resumes must provide all information required in an OF-612, pages 1-2 "How to Apply".

Applicant must submit of OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment with their initial application (can be found at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf).

Please submit all application materials and documents before closing to: Department of Veterans Affairs, NMVAHCS - HRMS (05), 1501 San Pedro SE, Albuquerque NM 87108, or submit personally to: Human Resources Management Service, BLDG. 4, Second Floor, 1501 San Pedro SE, Albuquerque NM 87108.

If you are claiming veterans' preference or eligibility for VRA or VEOA, provide basic eligibility information in your cover letter.  You will submit a copy of DD-214 and, if disabled, an SF-15 with letter from Department of Veterans Affairs.  Tentative five points preference will be granted to Veterans initially.  Full preference will be granted upon receipt of your paperwork.

If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Human Resources Management Service
Phone: (505)256-2760 Agency Information:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
1501 San Pedro Dr SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
US

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.