The Long Beach VA Medical Center is recruiting for one Lead Housekeeping Aid for a position located in the Environmental Management Service, Long Beach, CA. The incumbent is aligned under the Housekeeping Supervisor and 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 Aid Lead is responsible for leading and overseeing the duties of Housekeeping Aids in the performance of housekeeping related services in the various areas of the medical center.
Major Duties and responsibilities will include: The position is aligned under the Housekeeping Supervisor and 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. Is a working leader for housekeeping operations throughout the VA Medical Center(s) and performs the full range of housekeeping duties.
The position leads three (3) or more employees in performing their duties while performing the full range of housekeeping tasks required to maintain the Medical center and other facility units in a clean, organized and sanitary condition. The leader communicates instructions from the Supervisor to the employees and then validates the completion of the work assigned.
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.
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.
May be required to take the lead in textile distribution of linen, curtains, and distribution of microfibers mops, rags and cleaning supplies, and inventory management Scrubs, strips, refinishes, and polishes floors by using hand operated and industrial equipment. Coordinates projects with nurses and other area supervisors to ensure completion of work is timely and successful. Ensure all tasks are completed and deadlines are met.
Sets the pace of each task, demonstrates methods and techniques and provide directions to assigned employees in their proper usage of cleaning supplies and equipment Reports progress of employees to the supervisor and makes recommendations as necessary, on all matters to include progress of work, any infractions of policy and procedures, VA's Appearance Code and VA Code of Conduct.
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. Clean patient rooms, makes beds and turn and examines mattresses for rips and tears.
Provides on the job training to all employees assigned. Move furniture and equipment to clean behind and/or underneath Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Includes various days and hours and may include rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid (Leader)/PD99913S Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade.
Melissa.Bullock2@va.gov · 804-738-0541
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $23.99 – $27.99/hr.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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