Summary This Laborer position is located in the Environmental Management Service (EMS) at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital , Hines, IL. This position performs duties in support of EMS operations requiring heavy physical efforts and the use of common hand tools, power tools, and gas/electric powered motorized equipment. Responsibilities Duties Include: Maintains sanitation of facility exterior sidewalks and walkways using variety of equipment to include commercial motorized sweepers, gas powered hot water pressure washing systems, and extra heavy-duty buffers designed to scrub concrete. Collects Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) from storage areas and disposal utilizing onside Autoclave Sterilizer/compactor system. Maintains sanitation of outside operations area using facility approved cleaning chemicals and equipment. Collects and disposes of trash from interior and exterior waste receptacles to include cleaning and disinfecting receptacles. Removes trash around dumpsters. Cleans facilities first level exterior windows using manual and gas/electric powered window washing equipment. Monitors entrance and exits for trash and debris and addresses as needed. Removes trash and debris around facility perimeter to include immediate sidewalks, curbs, and bus shelters. Performs minimal floor care equipment repairs (changing squeegees/watering batteries/tagging broken pieces out etc.). Supplies housekeeping closets with needed supplies. Performs other additional ancillary duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Work Schedule will be discussed at interview. Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer/PD20055O Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job 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 Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You 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) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/07/2024. 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) 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: Incumbent must be physically able to do a considerable amount of walking, standing, climbing ladders, stooping, bending, and crawling. Incumbent must be able to work in congested areas in tight cramped and awkward positions. Incumbent will be required to carry and setup ladders and scaffolding. Incumbent will be required to lift and carry heavy equipment or supplies that weighs over 50 pounds regularly. Incumbent will be exposed to various chemicals and shall need to be fit tested for proper PPE and respirator. Working Conditions: Work is usually performed out of doors and the incumbent is regularly exposed to extremes of temperature, inclement weather, dust, mud, now, ice and hot sun. Frequently exposed to cuts, bruises and scrapes. Education Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. 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.