Housekeeping Aid - Environmental Service Technician Leader

Veterans Health Administration • Lexington, KY

5h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of VA Medical Center. This position performs both janitorial and custodial services at the VA Medical Center located in Lexington, KY. The role involves obtaining necessary information or decisions from supervisors, checking work in progress and upon completion, and relaying instructions to team members. The technician leader will observe the quality and quantity of work, demonstrate proper work methods, and ensure the availability of necessary supplies, tools, and equipment. Duties include using hand and powered equipment for various cleaning tasks, working alongside other employees to set the pace, and maintaining current knowledge of Environmental Management Service procedures and policies. The role also requires coordinating projects with nurses and other area supervisors for efficient work accomplishment.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Pre-employment physical required.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period.
• A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position.
• Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume.
• Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
• Ability to Lead or Supervise
• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Work Practices
• Commitment to improving the efficiency of the Federal government.
• Passion for the ideals of our American republic.
• Commitment to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• 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 circumstances 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.

Responsibilities

• Obtain necessary information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up during the work.
• Check work in progress and when finished ensuring the supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met.
• Relay instructions to team members received from supervisors and getting work started.
• Observe quality and quantity of work and advising employees of conditions that do not meet performance standards.
• Demonstrate proper work methods, procedures, use of supplies and equipment.
• Ensure needed supplies, tools and equipment is available and ready for use.
• Use hand and powered equipment to perform sweeping, scrubbing, refinishing floors, washing windows and walls, dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures.
• Work along with other employees to set the pace.
• Maintain a current knowledge of Environmental Management Service procedures, policies, written instructions and other directives.
• Ensure proper work distribution.
• Coordinate projects with nurses and other area supervisors to ensure efficient and economical accomplishment of work.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed