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Environmental Services Technician (Leader)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 San Antonio, Texas 💰 $19.99 – $23.32/hr

Job Summary

Leads day-to-day operations of Environmental Service Technicians, directing three or more WG-3566 workers on trades and labor tasks, including patient room cleaning, corridor upkeep, isolation cleaning, floor stripping/waxing, and window washing. Also performs nonsupervisory work at the same kind and level as the group being led. Assigns and reviews work, trains employees on cleaning techniques, and ensures the safe use of equipment such as floor buffers, scrubbers, and extractors.

Major Duties

Leads housekeeping aids in the accomplishment of daily housekeeping duties to ensure cleanliness of the facility is maintained. Performs limited supervisory duties such as checking in/out attendance and issuing work assignments in the absence of the supervisor. Works independently to carry out assigned objectives. Performs and leads team members in housekeeping duties such as cleaning, disinfecting and deodorizing all patient and public restrooms. Performs and leads team members in housekeeping duties such as bed making, sweeping and mopping floors, buffing, shampooing, vacuuming and cleaning carpet, and performing high and low dusting. Performs and leads team members in housekeeping duties such as washing walls, blinds, woodwork and the interior side of windows, polishing metal fixtures, cleaning glass doors, windows, and other glass surfaces. Interprets instructions pertaining to cleaning agents to ensure they are properly used to prevent damage to floors, furniture, walls and fixtures. Interprets policies, procedures and instructions to properly train housekeeping aids on proper mixing and safe and economical utilization of cleaning supplies. Interprets specific written methods, techniques, and procedures and oral and written instructions of the supervisor. Follows and trains team members on specific steps to operate equipment and accessory tools such as wet/dry vacuum, scrubbing machines, wall washing equipment, rug shampooer, and spray and steam cleaning devices. Trains team members to select proper equipment to perform specific tasks. Makes minor repairs to tools and equipment when performing daily maintenance. Follows proper safety techniques and procedures to ensure regular and safe functioning of the facility. Follows all safety regulations and practices to prevent injury to self, patients, visitors and employees, or damage to government property. Follows sanitation procedures and infection control principles to maintain an aseptically clean and pleasant environment for patient care activities. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Environmental Services Technician (Leader)/PD03227A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Contact

allen.chrans@va.gov

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