Environmental Services Technician (Training Leader)

Environmental Services Technician (Training Leader)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Tomah, Wisconsin

Salary Range: $20.95 - $24.43 Per Hour

Job Summary: This position is located at the VAMC Tomah, WI in the Environmental Management Service. In addition to the performance of Journeyman level work in the incumbents' field of expertise; the incumbent instructs, distributes, balances and coordinates the housekeeping workload to the employees on a daily basis. Input is provided to the supervisor on scheduled project work.

Major Duties:

• Major duties: Resolves simple informal complaints of employees and refers others to supervisor. Amends or rejects work not meeting established standards, refer to supervisor questions/matters not covered by standards and problems in meeting Performance Standards. Instructs employees in specific jobs/projects and makes available written instruction or other reference materials. Provides assistance to the supervisor in the effective and economical use of allocated resources, both human and material for the housekeeping employees. Comprehend verbal and written instructions received from the supervisor and to effectively transmit these instructions to team members in a clear concise manner to preclude any confusion regarding expectations. Trains and provides basic orientation to staff on housekeeping procedures and techniques, infection control, safety, chemical use, storage, and the use of appropriate cleaning equipment. Coordinates projects and other work activities based on the instructions received from the supervisor. Uses proper methods, procedures, equipment operation, infection control, safety, chemical use and storage of chemicals and/or equipment. Recognize mechanical and electrical malfunctions in power machinery, correct safety problems, and perform minor maintenance. Responsible for enforcement of applicable safety regulations and policies, safe work methods/practices and proper utilization of safety equipment. Maintain a safe and sanitary environment. Knowledgeable on the proper use of cleaning chemicals and personal protective equipment. Work and function in the Medical Center in a safe manner, including infection control and the correct operation of equipment. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 3:30pm - 12:00am. Position Description Title/PD#: Environmental Services Technician (Training Leader)/PD03717A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Qualifications: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/19/2026. 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: Occasionally lifts heavy loads, be able to climb/descent ladders and scaffolds. Incumbent is subject to all hazards inherent in the physical plant and grounds environments, for example: burns, cuts, bruises, sprains, falls, high heat, high humidity, etc. Working Conditions: The employee's work area is primarily indoors, in areas which normally have adequate heat, light, and ventilation. Exposure to vibration from equipment and to skin irritations from strong cleaning solutions used in the performance of duties. Care is required to avoid serious injuries when working with chemicals and powered equipment.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/19/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12901905. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Beginning September 27, 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages, and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying for a job. Resumes should include information relevant to the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies of the position to which you are applying. VA is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed. Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement. If initial application submission is updated and resubmitted with a new resume, only the most current resume will be reviewed for consideration. Your resume must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. We recommend using a sans-serif font size like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans. Make your page margins 0.5 inches. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started. Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume: Prioritize most relevant and recent experience Use concise, results focused language Align language from the job announcement Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies Remove outdated or unrelated experience Use the USAJOBS resume builder Additional guidance on this new requirement and resume building tools can be found at: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/ The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified, you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-19