This position is located within Environmental Management Services (EMS) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. The position, generally aligned under to the Housekeeping Supervisor, is responsible for supporting and performing tasks associated with the Environmental Management Services (EMS) goals and objectives.
Duties include but are not limited to: Leads housekeeping aids in the accomplishment of daily housekeeping duties to ensure cleanliness of the facility is maintained. Performs limited supervisory duties such as checking in/out attendance and issuing work assignments in the absence of the supervisor. Performs and leads team members in housekeeping duties such as cleaning, disinfecting and deodorizing all patient and public restrooms.
Performs and leads team members in housekeeping duties such as bed making, sweeping and mopping floors, buffing, shampooing, vacuuming and cleaning carpet, and performing high and low dusting. Performs and leads team members in housekeeping duties such as washing walls, blinds, woodwork and the interior side of windows, polishing metal fixtures, cleaning glass doors, windows, and other glass surfaces.
Interprets instructions pertaining to cleaning agents to ensure they are properly used to prevent damage to floors, furniture, walls and fixtures. Interprets policies, procedures and instructions to properly train housekeeping aids on proper mixing and safe and economical utilization of cleaning supplies.
Follows and trains team members on specific steps to operate equipment and accessory tools such as wet/dry vacuum, scrubbing machines, wall washing equipment, rug shampooer, and spray and steam cleaning devices. Trains team members to select proper equipment to perform specific tasks. Makes minor repairs to tools and equipment when performing daily maintenance. Follows proper safety techniques and procedures to ensure regular and safe functioning of the facility.
Follows all safety regulations and practices to prevent injury to self, patients, visitors, and employees, or damage to government property. Follows sanitation procedures and infection control principles to maintain an aseptically clean and pleasant environment for patient care activities. Work Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday, 7:00am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Lead Housekeeping Aid/PD99913-S
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $20.19 – $23.56/hr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-08.
This is a Wednesday-Sunday, 7:00am-3:30pm position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
Apply on official site →