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.
Major duties and responsibilities will include: The position leads Housekeeping Aids and others as assigned. 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 position is guided by EMS and Medical Center policies and procedures, VA regulations and verbal instructions from EMS Management. The leader communicates instructions from the Supervisor to the employees and then validates the completion of the work assigned. The position coordinates projects with nurses and other area supervisors to ensure work timely and successful completion.
This position 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. Ensures all tasks are complete and deadlines are met.
The Housekeeping Aid Leader 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.
Keepings subordinates abreast of proper methods, procedures and uses of equipment and supplies; Ensuring all safety regulations and procedures are observed and may on occasion be required to conduct training classes on specific safety issues; This position 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.
As a working leader, the position also performs the full range of housekeeping duties. 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. The position makes beds and turns mattresses.
May be required to take the lead in textile distribution and inventory management, uniform management and Patient Assistance Program. Provides on-the-job training to all employees assigned. May be required to move furniture and set up conference rooms for meetings, trainings or other events. Performing related duties as required. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, CST, with rotating weekends. Work schedule subject to change based on agency needs.
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not applicable Position Description Title/PD#: Lead Housekeeping Aid/PD07808A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station: Not Authorized
chaka.davis@va.gov · 678-924-5700 X573386
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $20.18 – $23.56/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-13.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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