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.
DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. Major Duties include: Leads Housekeeping Aids and others as assigned. Performs the full range of housekeeping tasks required to maintain the Medical center and other facility units in a clean, organized and sanitary condition. Coordinates projects with nurses and other area supervisors to ensure work timely and successful completion.
Sets the pace of each task, demonstrates methods and techniques and provides direction to assigned employees in their proper usage is cleaning supplies and equipment. 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. Performs the full range of housekeeping duties.
Cleans 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. Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday, 6:000am - 2:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid (Leader)/PD99913S Physical Requirements: This position requires occasional bending, stooping, crouching, and kneeling, as well as lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Duties involve standing for approximately 40 percent of the workday, walking for approximately 40 percent, and sitting for approximately 20 percent.
Adequate hearing and visual acuity and required, along with sufficient manual dexterity to operate a telephone and equipment.
Nicole.Masters@va.gov · 254-499-7795
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $20.35 – $23.73/hr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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