Housekeeping Aid - Environmental Services Technician Leader
About The Position
This position is in the Environmental Management Services Division of the VA Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee, under the direct supervision of the Environmental Services Technician Supervisor or designee. The role performs janitorial and custodial services and leads Housekeeping Aids and other assigned employees. The leader performs housekeeping tasks while directing three or more employees in maintaining the medical center and other facility units in a clean, organized, and sanitary condition. Work is guided by EMS and Medical Center policies and procedures, VA regulations, and verbal instructions from EMS Management. The work schedule is 3:30 p.m. to midnight, Monday through Friday. The position requires continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing, and occasional use of heavy powered cleaning equipment weighing over 50 pounds. It also requires considerable dexterity, coordination, concentration, and visual acuity to detect dirt, dust, and debris. No education qualification is required.
Requirements
- Demonstrate training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to show the ability to perform the work; no specific length of training or experience is required.
- Provide detailed resume descriptions supporting the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties.
- Meet the position's screen-out requirement and demonstrate ability to lead or supervise, dexterity and safety, interpret instructions and specifications, use and maintain tools and equipment, and follow work practices.
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Register for Selective Service if applicable.
- Meet background/security investigation and pre-employment physical requirements.
- Complete the required online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification.
- Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
- Serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
Responsibilities
- Lead three or more employees in performing housekeeping duties while also performing the full range of housekeeping tasks.
- Maintain the medical center and other facility units in a clean, organized, and sanitary condition.
- Communicate the Supervisor's instructions to employees and validate that assigned work is completed.
- Coordinate projects with nurses and other area supervisors to ensure timely and successful completion.
- Set the pace for tasks, demonstrate methods and techniques, and direct employees in the proper use of cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Ensure all tasks are completed and deadlines are met.
Benefits
- Federal employees receive annual leave, with accrual rates based on years of federal service; selected applicants may qualify for service credit based on prior work or military service, subject to request and approval.
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
