These positions are located within the environmental Management Services Division of the VA Portland Medical Center in Portland, Oregon and the VA Vancouver Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington.
The primary purpose of this position is to exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in supporting and performing task (e.g., environment of care, textile distribution and training) associated with the EMS goals and objectives. Other duties include: Carries out day to day functions independently, keeping the Chief/Assistant Chief Environmental Management Service advised of special problems and unique situations.
Assures subordinates time is effectively used, to include managing the workload within resource and manpower available. Develops and accomplishes a periodic maintenance plan such as, carpet cleaning, wall washing, and floor refinishing and notifying department heads of needed services and repairs. Assures effective utilization of all equipment assigned.
Manages an effective training program for supervised staff and encourages staff members to understand their own responsibility for self- development. Administers annual competencies and sanitation procedures to all supervised staff and provide any needed training as identified. Monitors and enforces subordinate's adherence to safety and conduct rules, policies and for regulations coordinates assists, or completes appropriate accident report documents.
Work Schedule: Permanent, Full Time positions, 1st shift, 2nd shift and 3rd shift may be available, which also includes weekdays, weekends, holidays. Shifts may change to meet the need of the Agency. Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor/PD21768A Physical Requirements: The position demands continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing.
The work requires the occasional use of heavy powered cleaning equipment (e.g., wall washers, industrial type buffers) weighing over 50 pounds. The duties necessitate considerable dexterity, hand, foot, and eye coordination, and concentration as well as visual acuity to see dirt, dust and debris. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: may be authorized to highly qualified candidate.
John.Buan@va.gov · 503-220-8262 X59964
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $31.94 – $37.26/hr.
Applications close on 2026-11-04.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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