This position is located in the Environmental Management Service (EMS) of the VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. The Environmental Services Technician Supervisor exercises technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in supporting and performing tasks (e.g., environment of care, textile distribution and training) associated with the EMS goals and objectives.
Major duties and responsibilities will include: Assigning staff for duties on a daily and a project-by-project basis; Coordinating work with supervisors of other services within the assigned area of jurisdiction so as not to interrupt patient care or other activities; Cleaning all patient areas and corridor spaces throughout the medical center, operating rooms, and all other areas as assigned; Ensuring the efficient and economical accomplishment of work assignments of subordinates within established policies and schedules; Planning and scheduling daily and weekly assignments, taking into consideration the availability of personnel and equipment to meet established priorities; Training staff to ensure the use of patient centered care principles in terms of customer service to patients, family members, and personnel; Providing on-the job training for subordinates and new employees as individual needs dictate; Keeping subordinates abreast of proper methods, procedures and uses of equipment and supplies; Controlling the use of supplies and equipment to affect cost control within the unit; Conducting in-use testing of equipment and/or supplies, providing feedback in regards to their observations; Ensuring all safety regulations and procedures are observed and may on occasion be required to conduct training classes on specific safety issues; Supervising the daily distribution of uniforms and textiles to the designated areas and persons and ensures record keeping is timely and accurate; Approving leave requests for subordinates, counseling employees, and recommending disciplinary action to a higher-level supervisor whenever non-compliance with policy warrants; Making formal appraisals of subordinates works performance and conduct; Inspecting assigned areas to assure the timely accomplishment of employee assignments, sanitation levels are maintained, equipment properly cared for and that associated housekeeping objectives are accomplished in an expedient and timely manner; Performing related duties as required.
Work Schedule: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm OR 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm OR 11:00 pm - 7:30 am. Rotating Weekends and Holidays (Subject to change based on the needs of the Agency) Position Description Title/PD#: Environmental Services Technician Supervisor/PD99911S Physical Requirements: The work performed requires walking, standing, stooping, stretching, and lifting.
Physical effort is required when performing housekeeping duties, operating equipment, during training sessions, or in emergency situations. Work is performed in all areas of the medical center.
Ashley.Coleman2@va.gov · 713-578-4018
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $26.98 – $31.47/hr.
Applications close on 2026-09-25.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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