Environmental Services Technician - Housekeeping Aid

Environmental Services Technician - Housekeeping Aid

The Environmental Services Technician - Housekeeping Aid is located in the Environmental Management Services service line of the Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS). Environmental Sanitation Operation ensures that the facility will be maintained in a state of physical and biological cleanliness and appearance. Responsibilities include infection prevention, cleaning and disinfection, communication, and safety. The position requires removing solid waste, cleaning, disinfecting, and handling hazardous materials. The work schedule is Sunday through Saturday, 40 hours a week, with a rotating schedule that may include weekends, holidays, days, evenings, and nights. Available shifts include 7 : 30 am - 4 : 00 pm, 3 : 30 pm - 12 : 00 am (night shift with a 7.5% pay increase), 6 : 00 pm - 2 : 30 am (night shift with a 7.5% pay increase), and 12 : 00 am - 8 : 30 am (night shift with a 10% pay increase). Position description title is Environmental Services Technician - Housekeeping Aid / PD11425A. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI) is not approved. Relocation / Recruitment incentives are not authorized. U.S. citizenship is required. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12 / 31 / 1959. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. 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. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations. 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. Education is not required. Additional information may be found in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.