Housekeeping Aid Supervisor

Veterans Health Administration • Portland, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

These positions are in the Environmental Management Services Division at the VA Portland Medical Center in Portland, Oregon, and the VA Vancouver Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington. The supervisor provides technical and administrative supervision to subordinate workers performing tasks that support Environmental Management Services goals, including environment of care, textile distribution, and training.

The role carries out day-to-day functions independently while advising the Chief or Assistant Chief of Environmental Management Service about special problems and unique situations. The supervisor manages workload and staff time within available resources, plans periodic maintenance such as carpet cleaning, wall washing, and floor refinishing, and notifies department heads of needed services and repairs. The supervisor also ensures effective use of assigned equipment, provides staff training and annual competency and sanitation instruction, and enforces safety and conduct rules and policies, including coordinating or completing accident reports.

These are permanent, full-time positions. First-, second-, and third-shift schedules may be available and may include weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may change to meet agency needs. The position requires continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing, and occasional use of heavy powered cleaning equipment weighing over 50 pounds. Considerable dexterity, coordination, concentration, and visual acuity are also needed. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Requirements

• Demonstrate training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work; no specific length of training or experience is required.
• Provide detailed resume descriptions supporting the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties.
• Meet the screen-out requirement of being able to perform Housekeeping Aid Supervisor duties without more than normal supervision.
• Experience may include leading or supervising housekeeping in a commercial environment, performing housekeeping, training employees, promoting safety and compliance with health, safety, and infection-control procedures, inspecting work, and evaluating employee performance.
• Be a U.S. citizen, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use if tentatively selected for a testing-designated position; refusal results in denial of VA employment.
• Meet Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Complete the online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification and required application documents.
• Serve a one-year probationary period.
• Receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain a medical or religious exemption; employees with an exemption must wear a face mask.
• Demonstrate the job elements of dexterity and safety; interpreting instructions and specifications; leading or supervising; using and maintaining tools and equipment; and work practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate workers performing Environmental Management Services tasks, including environment of care, textile distribution, and training.
• Carry out day-to-day functions independently and keep the Chief or Assistant Chief of Environmental Management Service informed of special problems and unique situations.
• Manage workload and ensure subordinates use their time effectively within available resources and manpower.
• Develop and carry out periodic maintenance plans for carpet cleaning, wall washing, and floor refinishing.
• Notify department heads of needed services and repairs.
• Ensure effective utilization of assigned equipment.
• Manage an effective training program and encourage staff self-development.
• Administer annual competencies and sanitation procedures, and provide training as needed.
• Monitor and enforce staff adherence to safety and conduct rules, policies, and regulations.
• Coordinate, assist with, or complete appropriate accident report documents.
• Perform or oversee housekeeping duties, provide training on procedures, techniques, equipment and supplies, inspect completed work, and evaluate employee performance.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

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