Job Summary

Position is located at the Sheridan VA Medical Center in the Facilities Management Service, Environmental Management Section (EMS). Pest Helper will assist to reduce, remove pest risk, and control hazards to public health, stored products, structure, wildlife and will be conducting trouble-shooting inspections of buildings and grounds for evidence of conditions conducive to damage and infestation by insects, rodents and predatory animals, and other pests.

Job Description

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/06/2026. 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. Driver's License: Employee will be required to have a valid driver's license. 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) Materials Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision 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: Physical work of the position requires walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and lifting (up to 50 pounds). Use a six-foot ladder, hydraulic extension platform or scaffolding. Utilize a hand truck and dollies. Duties require considerable dexterity, hand, foot and eye coordination, and concentration. Work is usually performed indoors, where lighting and ventilation are good. The incumbent is subject to cuts, bruises and scrapes from hand and power tools and exposure to dust and paint fumes. Exposure to various chemicals such as floor strippers, glass cleaners, detergents, germicides, ammoniated carpet cleaners, rust eradicators, etc.