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Summary VA Boise Health Care Systems is filling multiple Housekeeping Aid-EVS Technician vacancies at the Boise VA Medical Ceneter located in Boise - Idaho. The list generated from this announcement can be used up to 90 days to fill any additional vacancies that may arise.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. Reliability and Dependability Dexterity and Safety Follow Directions Handle Weights and Loads Work Practices Special Aptitude-Housekeeping Work 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.DutiesThe Housekeeping Aide - EVS Technician 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 limited to the following: Performs floor maintenance - wall washingCleans doors - doorframes - baseboard corners and edges - and stairwellsTasks 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 dustingPeriodically utilizes pressure washers and heavy industrial powered and battery operated equipment the above taskAdjusts - cleans - and performs minor maintenance on this equipment and changes attachments for their proper use in achieving the best resultsEmpties trash and wastebaskets - replaces linersTransports general refuse - regulated medical waste and recycling to central collection areasCleans 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 bowlscleans mirrors - sinks - and water fountainswashes and polishes light and toilet fixtures)Replenishes supplies of paper towels - toilet paper - hand sanitizers - and soap in all areas where dispensers are locatedMoves and arranges furniture - patient wardrobes - beds - etc in the assigned area to accomplish cleaning tasksProvides bed-making services in patient care areas and OD roomscleans mattresses - springs - and bed framesand cleans bedside stands - over bed lights - blood pressure cuffs - bed tables - etc in patient roomsRemoves bags of soiled textiles from patient rooms and transports to the designated soiled room in each ward areaLoads and unloads clean textiles from bulk cartsRestocks clean textile closets - cabinets - shelves - carts - and participates in inventory management activitiesDefrosts and cleans patient care refrigerators and ice machines in nourishment kitchen areascleans stainless steel on storage instrument cabinets and counters - elevators in lobbies - wards - diet-kitchens and nurse utility roomsand cleans ashtrays - smoke stands - sand urns in designated smoke areas and water fountainsProvides interim cleaning of windows and window ledges from the inside - cleans glass door and other glass surfacesand replaces curtains and cleans blindsCleans and/or replaces needle boxesPeriodically cleans specific non-critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) in inpatient and clinical areas of the medical centerWork Schedule: Permanent - Full Time positions - 1st shift - 2nd shift and 3rd shift are available - which also includes weekdays - weekends - holidaysShifts may change to meet the need of the AgencyPosition Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid-EVS Technician/PD99909-s Physical Requirements: The position demands continuous walking - standing - stooping - kneeling - pulling - and pushingThe workrequires the occasional use of heavy powered cleaning equipment (e.g. - wall washers - industrial typebuffers) weighing over 50 poundsThe duties necessitate considerable dexterity - hand - foot - and eyecoordination - and concentration as well as visual acuity to see dirt - dust and debrisPay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications - or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal Holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior federal work experience or military service experienceParental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a childChild Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).#J-18808-Ljbffr