Housekeeping Aid Supervisor

Veterans Health Administration • Tulsa, OK

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Environmental Management Service (EMS) of the James Mountain Inhofe VAMC in Tulsa, OK. The position performs both supervisory and non-supervisory janitorial and custodial services. The position is responsible for overseeing and supervising approximately two Housekeeping Aid Leaders and approximately 20 Housekeeping Aids. Click the "Learn more about this agency" link below to discover the perks and benefits of a Housekeeping - Environmental Service career!

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• 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)
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.
• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
• Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
• You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
• Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week.
• Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.
• Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Nice To Haves

• In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
• Upon completion of your probationary or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Assigning staff for duties on a daily and a project-by-project basis
• Coordinating work with supervisors of other services within the assigned area of jurisdiction so as not to interrupt patient care or other activities
• Cleaning all patient areas and corridor spaces throughout the medical center, operating rooms, and all other areas as assigned
• Ensuring the efficient and economical accomplishment of work assignments of subordinates within established policies and schedules
• Planning and scheduling daily and weekly assignments, taking into consideration the availability of personnel and equipment to meet established priorities
• Training staff to ensure the use of patient centered care principles in terms of customer service to patients, family members, and personnel
• Providing on-the job training for subordinates and new employees as individual needs dictate
• Keeping subordinates abreast of proper methods, procedures and uses of equipment and supplies
• Controlling the use of supplies and equipment to affect cost control within the unit
• Conducting in-use testing of equipment and/or supplies, providing feedback in regards to their observations
• Ensuring all safety regulations and procedures are observed and may on occasion be required to conduct training classes on specific safety issues
• Supervising the daily distribution of uniforms and textiles to the designated areas and persons and ensures record keeping is timely and accurate
• Approving leave requests for subordinates, counseling employees, and recommending disciplinary action to a higher-level supervisor whenever non-compliance with policy warrants
• Making formal appraisals of subordinates works performance and conduct
• Inspecting assigned areas to assure the timely accomplishment of employee assignments, sanitation levels are maintained, equipment properly cared for and that associated housekeeping objectives are accomplished in an expedient and timely manner
• Performing related duties as required

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.
• Review our benefits
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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