- Position Title
- Housekeeping Aid
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSU-11233865-21-KLW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, September 14, 2021 to Wednesday, October 6, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service. *Note current Federal employees must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
- are entitled to veterans' preference?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service. *Note current Federal employees must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements.
3.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
- recently separated (within the past 3 years); OR,
- are a disabled veteran; OR,
- served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition; OR,
- received an Armed Forces Service Medal?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
4.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
- have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
- retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
Preferences
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to the following questions based on your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your answers are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of your knowledge or skills as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
(Screen-Out) General Duties: Grade 2 Custodial Workers do work which involves higher levels of skills, knowledges, responsibility, physical effort, or working conditions performing the following tasks.
Scrub, strip, wax, and polish floors using heavy (industrial-type) powered scrubbers and buffers.
Wash walls, using powered wall washing machine.
Vacuum clean rugs, using heavy (industrial-type) vacuum cleaners.
Adjust, clean, and oil these machines, and change brushes, rollers, buffers, and other attachments on them.
Wash and replace Venetian blinds, and wash ceiling fixtures and room partitions, using ladders and scaffolds.
Move heavy furniture, supplies, and equipment.
Do the full range of cleaning duties in an assigned area (building, hospital ward, etc.), following general instructions on the work to be done.
Use various preparations to clean and maintain linoleum, wood, marble, and various kinds of floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces.
Remove stains from a variety of surfaces, using chemicals and cleaning solutions.
Occasionally work on ladders and scaffolds to change light bulbs, replace venetian blinds, wash walls, etc.
Run powered cleaning equipment, cleans and oils it, and changes brushes and accessories.
In shops, keep an area clean and in order. Sweep and wet mop floor, and remove oil, hydraulic fluid, grease, and other spilled liquids.
Move heavy boxes, crates, parts, or other obstacles in order to clean up the area, and pick up scraps of wood, metal and other material.
Remove scrap and trash cans from area to central pickup point. Wipe benches, machinery, etc., as directed.
Can you perform the duties required for this position?
Scrub, strip, wax, and polish floors using heavy (industrial-type) powered scrubbers and buffers.
Wash walls, using powered wall washing machine.
Vacuum clean rugs, using heavy (industrial-type) vacuum cleaners.
Adjust, clean, and oil these machines, and change brushes, rollers, buffers, and other attachments on them.
Wash and replace Venetian blinds, and wash ceiling fixtures and room partitions, using ladders and scaffolds.
Move heavy furniture, supplies, and equipment.
Do the full range of cleaning duties in an assigned area (building, hospital ward, etc.), following general instructions on the work to be done.
Use various preparations to clean and maintain linoleum, wood, marble, and various kinds of floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces.
Remove stains from a variety of surfaces, using chemicals and cleaning solutions.
Occasionally work on ladders and scaffolds to change light bulbs, replace venetian blinds, wash walls, etc.
Run powered cleaning equipment, cleans and oils it, and changes brushes and accessories.
In shops, keep an area clean and in order. Sweep and wet mop floor, and remove oil, hydraulic fluid, grease, and other spilled liquids.
Move heavy boxes, crates, parts, or other obstacles in order to clean up the area, and pick up scraps of wood, metal and other material.
Remove scrap and trash cans from area to central pickup point. Wipe benches, machinery, etc., as directed.
Can you perform the duties required for this position?
2.
Physical Effort: Grade 2 custodial workers in this situation must move and control heavy equipment, carry and set up ladders and scaffolding, and work from ladders and scaffolds. Frequently, they must lift and move objects weighing about 18 kilograms (40 pounds), and occasionally objects weighing over 23 kilograms (50 pounds). Moderately heavy physical effort is used occasionally in moving, setting up, and working from ladders and scaffolds. Use of heavy powered cleaning equipment (wall washers, industrial-type buffers) is required, but not on a continual basis. Overall, the physical effort in this situation exceeds the Grade 1, but is not as frequently exerted as in Situation No. 1 of this (Grade 2) level.
Can you perform the physical requirements for this position?
Can you perform the physical requirements for this position?
3.
Physical Requirements. Applicants may be required to complete a pre-employment physical with the possibility of a drug screen.
Are you willing to complete a pre-employment physical with the possibility of a drug screen?
Are you willing to complete a pre-employment physical with the possibility of a drug screen?
4.
Responsibility: Grade 2 custodial workers must use heavy equipment safely. Supervision, instructions, etc., are the same as at Grade 1. Grade 2 custodial workers in this situation receive only general supervision, and get only general instructions on what is to be done.
Can you follow general instructions when completing general tasks?
Can you follow general instructions when completing general tasks?
5.
Do you certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
VETERANS PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION REMINDER - You must submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veterans preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicants claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference along with the required documentation listed on the form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
6.
Skill and Knowledge: Working alone, Grade 2 custodial workers must be able to do all cleaning duties on their own and without instruction. They must know the proper uses of a variety of special cleaning and sanitizing solutions, and must be able to remove different kinds of stains from a wide variety of surfaces. In addition, they must be able to clean and make adjustments to powered cleaning equipment.Do you have the skills and knowledge to be able to do work alone without instruction?