Environmental Services Technician (Leader)

Summary

This position is a working leader for housekeeping operations throughout the VA Medical Center. The position leads Housekeeping Aids and others as assigned. The position leads three or more employees in performing their duties while performing the full range of housekeeping tasks required to maintain the Medical center and other facility units in a clean, organized, and sanitary condition. Position is located at Laredo Outpatient Clinic in Laredo, TX.

Duties

The incumbent regularly performs and leads the team members in the following housekeeping duties: performing floor care in, cleaning, disinfecting and deodorizing all patient and public restrooms; bed making; general and specialized cleaning to include (but not limited to) sweeping/mopping floors, dust mopping and damp mopping; in-depth cleaning of floor surfaces, hallways, and stairwells; stripping, scrubbing, refinishing and buffing tiled floors; shampooing, vacuuming and cleaning carpets; maintained refinished floors using correct solutions and EMS guidelines; performing high/low dusting; cleaning the exterior vents, medical instrument panels, night stands, bedside tables, patient/visitor side chairs, light fixtures and other auxiliary items; dusting furniture and walls; cleaning ledges, door frames, baseboards, corners, and edges; cleaning hallways and stairwells, cleaning high frequency touchpoints, such as light fixtures, door knobs, handrails, hand sanitizer drips trays, and door guards; washing walls, blinds, woodwork, and the other interior side of windows; polishing metal fixtures; cleaning glass doors, windows, and other glass surfaces; cleaning, disinfecting and deodorizing all patient and public restrooms to include urinals, toilets, stalls, sinks, shelves, hooks, bathtubs, shower stalls, mirrors and all restroom fixtures; spot cleaning walls and performing floor care as required; bagging trash and breaking down boxes and removing to the appropriate disposal site. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 5:30pm also needs of clinic and rotating shifts Position Description Title/PD#: Environmental Services Technician (Leader)/PD99913-S Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/27/2026. 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: Incumbent must be physically capable in body and mind to perform repeated body movements that include but are not limited to reaching, lifting/lowering, bending, standing, stooping, walking, pushing, etc. May be required to climb stairs and/or ladders and use ladder type devices to perform some duties. Incumbent is required to work continuously on hard surfaces such as concrete or tiled flooring for extended periods of time. He/she will be required to perform moderate to heavy lifting (40-50 pounds) and occasionally lifting weight in excess of 50 pounds with assistance. The incumbent may be required to move heavily loaded carts weighing approximately 600 to 700 pounds throughout the medical facility as well as unloading and loading of the laundry delivery truck while working in congested spaces. Exposure to various contagions and infections is a constant hazard. Incumbent is also subject to the danger of cuts and stabs from glass, metal objects and needles found in the trash, electrical shocks from equipment, and slips on wet floors. Skin rashes and allergies due to strong detergents and disinfectants are possible. Incumbent must work in close proximity to persons who are ill, and he/she must apply appropriate PPE required during isolation and terminal cleaning. Working Conditions: The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. Work is performed throughout the medical center. Incumbent may be exposed to inclement weather when removing waste to the established points of disposal. He/She may occasionally be exposed to uncomfortable conditions in such areas as research and maintenance facilities. He/she must be able to work under pressure, exercise flexibility in changing tasks with short notice, and manage emergencies and deadlines without undue interruption of routine.

How You Will Be Evaluated

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. Other Information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.