Housekeeping Aid - Environmental Services Technician

The Environmental Services Technician performs the full range of manual cleaning tasks (ex: sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, polishing, sanitizing, decontaminating and disinfecting) relevant to the facility you are assigned at the Louisville VAMC. The Environmental Services Technician performs the full range of cleaning tasks requiring use of powered cleaning equipment for proper and efficient accomplishment. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Using buffing and polishing machines of rotary, plate and drum design rotary; plate and drum type floor stripping units; tank, canister and upright vacuum cleaners, wet/dry vacuum cleaners, pressure washers, steam cleaners and spray cleaners, high speed and ultra-high speed electric and battery operated burnishers, walk behind and ride on battery operated and electric automatic scrubbers, rotary, extraction and bonnet type carpet shampooing equipment, and other powered equipment) to perform cleaning of rooms, areas, items of furniture or equipment, or specific architectural features (e.g.: floors, walls, baseboards, windows, metal fixtures, ceilings, etc.) Using cleaning chemicals (ex: sanitizer germicidal detergent disinfectants, deodorizers, odor neutralizers, and deodorants, acidic, alkaline and neutral cleaners, floor strippers, floor finishes for hard and resilient floor surfaces, metal polishes which must be used, applied, and removed in accordance with specific label directions to assure the safety and protection of personnel and property). Making beds. Changing linens. Collecting soiled linens. Removing, transporting, repackaging, disposing and storing general waste, regulated medical waste, chemotherapeutic waste and radioactive waste. Delivering clean linen and supplies. Checking and replenishing consumable supplies (e.g.: soap, hand towels, toilet tissue, bottled water, latex gloves, etc.) in the course of cleaning and servicing rooms and areas within the Medical Center. Removing, transporting, repackaging, disposing and storing sharps as a part of service rendered to clinics in patient rooms, and may replace filled sharps containers with empty containers. Work Schedule: Full-time, Various shifts will be filled. Will be determined upon selection. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid - Environmental Services Technician/PD99909S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.