This position is located within Environmental Management Services (EMS) of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. The position, generally aligned under to the Housekeeping Supervisor, is responsible for supporting and performing tasks (e.g., environment of care, textile distribution and training) associated with the Environmental Management Services (EMS) goals and objectives.
The position has no formal disciplinary authority over staff in the execution of daily tasks.
Major duties and responsibilities include ( but are not limited to): Communicates instructions from the Supervisor to the employees and then validates the completion of the work assigned. Coordinates projects with nurses and other area supervisors to ensure work timely and successful completion. Ensures all tasks are complete and deadlines are met.
Engages with all employees to provide purpose, direction and motivation in accomplishing all tasks, while training the employee in proper procedures and techniques to meet or exceed desired outcomes of workload and safety. Reports progress of employees to the Supervisor and makes recommendations as necessary, on all matters to include the progress of work, any infractions of policies and procedures, and assures all safety compliance.
Clean areas to include, but not limited to horizontal and vertical surfaces in: outpatient surgery, outpatient clinics, central sterile, clean rooms, patient areas, laboratory, pharmacy, offices, support and patient areas, isolation rooms, storage rooms, corridors, stairwells, toilet rooms, shower rooms, and all other Medical center areas as required. Provide on-the-job training to all employees assigned.
Work Schedule: All tours; Subject to change, based on the needs of the facilty. Position Description Title/PD#: Environmental Services Technician-Housekeeping Aid Leader/PD99913S Physical Requirements: This position requires occasional bending/stooping, crouching, and kneeling. Lifting up to 50 pounds. Approximately 40 percent of time spent standing, 40 percent of time spent walking and 20 percent of time spent sitting. Hearing and visual acuity.
Brittne.Pence@va.gov · 7138257943
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $20.98 – $24.51/hr.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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