Environmental Services Technician (EVS) - Housekeeping Aid Supervisor

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The Environmental Services Tech - Housekeeping Aid Spvr is in Environmental Management Service at Alexandria VA Health Care System and is responsible for the functioning of the housekeeping and sanitation services throughout the medical center to ensure that daily housekeeping and sanitation needs are met, and that the quality of the work is to the departmental standards. This position is pending classification consistency review; final title, series, grade may change based on OPM standards. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/10/2026. 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: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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. 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The position demands continuous walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, climbing, pulling, and pushing. The work requires lifting and carrying heavy powered cleaning equipment (e.g., wall washers, industrial type buffers) weighing over 45 pounds. The duties necessitate considerable dexterity, hand, foot, and eye coordination, and concentration as well as visual acuity to see dirt, dust and debris. 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. Environmental factors also include constant noise, solvents (degreasing agents), grease and oils, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working around machinery with moving parts, working on ladders or scaffolding, unusual fatigue factors, working with hands in water. Work may be performed alone or closely with others.

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