This position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of Orlando VA Medical Center. This position is under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor or designee. This position performs both janitorial and custodial services at the VA Medical Center located in Orlando, FL. Click the "Learn more about this agency" link below to discover the perks and benefits of a Housekeeping - Environmental Service career!
The Housekeeping Work Leader 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 Housekeeping Work Leader major duties include but not limited too: Must be able to lead three (3) or more employees in performing their duties while performing the full range of housekeeping tasks required to maintain the Medical center in a clean, organized and sanitary condition. Must have knowledge of EMS and Medical Center policies and procedures, VA regulations and verbal instructions from EMS Management.
The Work Leader must be able to communicate instructions from the Supervisor to the employees and then validates the completion of the work assigned. Must be able to coordinate projects and other area supervisors to ensure work timely and successful completion. Demonstrates methods, task and techniques and provides direction to assigned employees in their proper usage is cleaning supplies and equipment. 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. Must report 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.
As a working leader, you still must perform a full range of housekeeping duties in addition 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.
The position is required to use proper procedures in dust mopping, damp mopping, emptying waste receptacles, emptying and replacing medical waste receptacle, washing walls, cleaning light fixtures, and surfaces as necessary, refilling toilet tissue, paper towels and soap dispensers. Work Schedule: 3:30p.m. - Midnight; Includes Weekend Rotations Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid (Leader)/PD99913S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Egina.Smith@va.gov · 407-631-7537
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $20.04 – $23.38/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-20.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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