This position is located within Environmental Management Services of the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center. 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.
Tours of duty may vary depending on the internal department needs with weekdays, weekends, day and evening shift schedules.
The major duties of the Housekeeping Aid Supervisor include, but are not limited to: Delegating responsibility for assigning staff for routine and non-routine duties on a daily and a project-by-project basis. Non-routine duties require that the position reorganize work schedules efficiently to ensure work is accomplished in a timely manner.
This position is required to coordinate work with supervisors of other services within the positions area of jurisdiction so as not to interrupt patient care or other activities. Responsible for the cleaning of all patient areas, corridor spaces throughout Medical Center, Operating Rooms, and all other areas as assigned.
Responsible for assuring the efficient and economical accomplishment of work assignments of subordinates within established policies and schedules set by higher levels of supervision. Plan daily and weekly assignments, scheduling periodic work for areas of responsibility, taking into consideration the availability of personnel and equipment to meet established priorities.
Train staff and ensures that they are using the patient centered care principles in terms of customer service to patients, patients' family members and personnel. Provides on-the job training for subordinates as individual needs dictate. Due to the constant change in the type of patients, provides proper on-the-job training to ensure the housekeeping duties are effectively accomplished.
Keep subordinates abreast of proper methods, procedures and uses of equipment and supplies; control the use of supplies and equipment to affect cost control within the unit. Approve leave requests for subordinates, counsels' employees, and recommends disciplinary action to a higher-level supervisor whenever non-compliance with policy warrants. The position makes formal appraisal of subordinates works performance and conduct.
Responsible for the coordination of activities with other services, including rearranging work schedules during remodeling, painting and relocation of offices, clinics or patient wards and other duties which help coordinate moves. Inspects 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.
Responsible for the quality inspection of assigned areas, recording discrepancies in cleanliness, needed maintenance repairs, broken or inadequately stored furnishings and equipment. Performs within established guidelines, operating procedures and department and Medical Center policy. Receives general supervision and instructions from the supervisor.
The position works independently following up on all work assignments to ensure that established procedures, work assignments and safety standards are being properly applied and adjusting as necessary. The position ensurestime and attendance records are accurate and complete prior to submission to timekeeper. The position keeps immediate supervisor apprised of actual or potential problems and recommends remedial corrective actions. Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Day Shift (07:00am - 03:30pm) and Evening Shift (03:00pm - 11:30pm) are available. Schedule will be discussed during the interview process. Please note that this is a 24/7 operation and schedules will be made to meet the requirements of the service. Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor/PD99911-S 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. Working Conditions: Work is normally performed indoors with adequate heat, light, and ventilation.
Some work may be performed outdoors where there may be exposed to varying degrees of heat and cold as well as inclement weather. PPE may be required in some circumstance as exposure to possible contagious diseases, blood and bloody secretion are inherent to this position. Care is required to avoid serious injuries (i.e., broken bones) when working on ladders, or when using 30-100-pound power equipment or handling hazardous materials.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $30.46 – $35.5/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This is a Day Shift (07:00am - 03:30pm) and Evening Shift (03:00pm - 11:30pm) position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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