Environmental Service Technician

7 days ago

Battle Creek, Michigan, United States Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Full time
Job Summary

This position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of the Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration. The Environmental Service Technician will perform both janitorial and custodial services at the VA Medical Center.

Responsibilities
  • Perform a full range of light and heavy cleaning duties and routine housekeeping duties.
  • Clean patient areas, including restrooms, bathrooms, and shower rooms.
  • Empty trash and wastebaskets, replace liners, and transport general refuse, regulated medical waste, and recycling to central collection areas.
  • Replenish supplies of paper towels, toilet paper, hand sanitizers, and soap in all areas where dispensers are located.
  • Move and arrange furniture, patient wardrobes, beds, etc. in the assigned area to accomplish cleaning tasks.
  • Provide services in patient care areas and OD rooms, including cleaning mattresses and bed frames, and cleaning bedside stands, over bed lights, bed tables, etc.
  • Remove bags of soiled textiles from patient rooms and transport to the designated soiled room in each ward area.
  • Load and unload clean textiles from bulk carts, restock clean textile closets, cabinets, shelves, carts, and participate in inventory management activities.
  • Clean patient care ice machines in nourishment kitchen areas, clean stainless steel on storage instrument cabinets and counters, elevators in lobbies, wards, diet-kitchens, nurse utility rooms, and water fountains.
  • Provide interim cleaning of windows and window ledges from the inside, clean glass door and other glass surfaces, and replace curtains and clean blinds.
  • Clean and/or replace needle boxes, and periodically clean specific non-critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) in inpatient and clinical areas of the medical center.
Work Schedule

Full-time positions are available Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, and 3:30pm to 12:00am (midnight). Part-time positions are available Saturday and Sunday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, and 2:30pm to 11:00pm.

Requirements
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • May be required to serve a probationary period.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Pre-employment physical required.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. This is an open continuous announcement until December 31, 2024. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for.

Your knowledge, skills, and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills, and abilities (called job elements) needed for success.

Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen-out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1).

Applicants who appear to meet the screen-out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration.

The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements.

While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.

You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:

Dexterity and Safety, Follow Directions, Handle Weights and Loads, Reliability and Dependability, Special Aptitude - Housekeeping, Work, 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.

Physical Effort

Heavy lifting (45 pounds and over); Moderate lifting (pounds); Heavy Carrying (45 pounds and over); Moderate Carrying (pounds); Straight pulling (4 hours); Pulling hand over hand (2 hours); Pushing (6 hours); Reaching above shoulders; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (8 hours); Standing (8 hours); Crawling (1 hour); Kneeling (2 hours); Repeated bending (4 hours); Climbing, use of legs and arms; Both legs required; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Mental and Emotional Stability; Physically Meets Standards; No Lumbar restrictions.

Working Conditions

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.

PPE may be required in some circumstances as exposure to possible contagious diseases, blood, and bloody secretion are inherent to this position.

Care is required to avoid serious injuries (i.e., broken bones) when working on ladders, or when using pound power equipment or handling hazardous materials.

  • Environmental Service Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Battle Creek, Michigan, United States Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Full time

    Job SummaryThis position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of a VA Medical Center. The Environmental Service Technician (Housekeeping Aid) executes a full range of housekeeping activities in patient and non-patient care areas.ResponsibilitiesPerforms floor maintenance, wall washing, and cleans doors, doorframes, baseboard...

  • Environmental Service Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Battle Creek, Michigan, United States Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Full time

    Job SummaryThis position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of a VA Medical Center. The Environmental Service Technician (Housekeeping Aid) executes a full range of housekeeping activities in patient and non-patient care areas.ResponsibilitiesPerforms floor maintenance, wall washing, and cleans doors, doorframes, baseboard...

  • Environmental Service Technician

    4 weeks ago

    Battle Creek, Michigan, United States VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Full time

    Job SummaryThe Environmental Service Technician (Housekeeping Aid) is a vital role within the Environmental Management Services Division of the VA Medical Center. This position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of patient care areas, including performing a full range of light and heavy cleaning duties, routine housekeeping tasks, and...

  • Environmental Service Technician

    4 weeks ago

    Battle Creek, Michigan, United States Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Full time

    Job SummaryThis position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of a VA Medical Center. The Environmental Service Technician (Housekeeping Aid) executes a full range of housekeeping activities in patient and non-patient care areas.ResponsibilitiesPerforms floor maintenance, wall washing, and cleans doors, doorframes, baseboard...

  • Environmental Service Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Battle Creek, Michigan, United States Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Full time

    Job SummaryThis position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of a VA Medical Center. The Environmental Service Technician (Housekeeping Aid) executes a full range of housekeeping activities in patient and non-patient care areas.ResponsibilitiesPerforms floor maintenance, wall washing, and cleans doors, doorframes, baseboard...

  • Environmental Services Technician

    4 weeks ago

    Battle Creek, Michigan, United States VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Full time

    Job SummaryThis position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of a VA Medical Center. The Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeping Aide) 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...

  • Environmental Service Technician

    1 month ago

    Battle Creek, Michigan, United States Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Full time

    Job SummaryThis position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of a VA Medical Center. The Environmental Service Technician (Housekeeping Aid) executes a full range of housekeeping activities in patient and non-patient care areas.ResponsibilitiesPerforms floor maintenance, wall washing, and cleans doors, doorframes, baseboard...

  • Environmental Service Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Battle Creek, Michigan, United States VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Full time

    Job SummaryThis position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of a VA Medical Center. The Environmental Service Technician (Housekeeping Aid) performs a full range of light and heavy cleaning duties and routine housekeeping duties in patient and non-patient care areas.Key ResponsibilitiesPerforms floor maintenance, wall washing,...

  • Environmental Service Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Battle Creek, Michigan, United States Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Full time

    Job SummaryThis position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of a VA Medical Center. The Environmental Service Technician (Housekeeping Aid) executes a full range of housekeeping activities in patient and non-patient care areas.ResponsibilitiesPerforms floor maintenance, wall washing, and cleans doors, doorframes, baseboard...

  • Environmental Services Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Battle Creek, Michigan, United States VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Full time

    Job SummaryThis position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of a VA Medical Center. The Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeping Aide) 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...

  • Central Service Technician

    1 week ago

    Battle Creek, Michigan, United States Bronson Healthcare Full time

    Central Service Technician Job DescriptionBronson Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled Central Service Technician to join our team. As a Central Service Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of medical instruments and equipment.High school diploma or equivalent required.Ability to read and...

  • Field Service Technician

    3 weeks ago

    Battle Creek, Michigan, United States Vermeer Midwest-Marne Full time

    Job OverviewVermeer Midwest-Marne is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to join our team. As a Field Service Technician, you will be responsible for providing top-notch service and maintenance to our customers in the Battle Creek area.Key ResponsibilitiesDiagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues with vehicles and equipmentPerform...

  • Field Service Technician

    1 month ago

    Battle Creek, Michigan, United States Vermeer Midwest-Marne Full time

    Job OverviewVermeer Midwest-Marne is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to join our team. As a Field Service Technician, you will be responsible for providing top-notch service and maintenance to our customers in the Battle Creek area.Key ResponsibilitiesDiagnose and repair mechanical and electrical problems on vehicles and equipmentPerform...

  • Tire Service Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Battle Creek, Michigan, United States Discount Tire Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Tire Service Technician to join our team at Discount Tire. As a Tire Service Technician, you will be responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining tires on cars, trucks, and commercial vehicles.Key ResponsibilitiesInstall new tires and wheelsPerform maintenance on tires, including rotations,...

  • Audio Visual Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Battle Creek, Michigan, United States Firekeepers Casino Full time

    Job Title: Audio Visual TechnicianFireKeepers Casino Hotel is seeking a highly skilled Audio Visual Technician to join our team. As an AV Technician, you will be responsible for providing technical support for audio visual systems, including installation, deployment, and maintenance.Key Responsibilities:Provide technical assistance and support for audio...

  • Field Service Technician

    2 months ago

    Battle Creek, Michigan, United States NCR Voyix Full time

    Job SummaryNCR Voyix is seeking a skilled Field Service Technician to join our team. As a Field Service Technician, you will be responsible for providing top-notch service to our customers, ensuring their equipment is running smoothly and efficiently.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform customer installation, maintenance, and service calls in a timely and effective...

  • Tire Service Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Battle Creek, Michigan, United States Discount Tire Full time

    Job SummaryAs a Tire Service Technician at Discount Tire, you will be responsible for installing new tires and wheels, performing maintenance on tires, including rotations, balancing, repairs, and cleaning. You will also provide a world-class customer service experience, participate in hands-on, on-the-job training, and follow safety guidelines and best...

  • Tire Service Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Battle Creek, Michigan, United States Discount Tire Full time

    Overview: As a Tire Service Technician at Discount Tire, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and performance of our customers' vehicles. Your primary responsibilities will include installing new tires and wheels, performing maintenance tasks such as rotations, balancing, and repairs, and providing exceptional customer service.Key...

  • Tire Service Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Battle Creek, Michigan, United States Discount Tire Full time

    OverviewDiscount Tire is seeking a skilled Tire Service Technician to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for repairing, installing, and maintaining tires on cars, trucks, and commercial vehicles.ResponsibilitiesInstall new tires and wheelsPerform maintenance on tires, including rotations, balancing, repairs, and...

  • Occupational Health Nurse

    3 days ago

    Battle Creek, Michigan, United States Environmental and Safety Solutions, Inc. Full time

    Job Title: Occupational Health NurseWe are seeking a highly skilled Occupational Health Nurse to join our team at Environmental and Safety Solutions, Inc. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing medical and first-aid treatment programs on projects or facilities.Key Responsibilities:Administer initial first aid treatment to injured or ill...