Housekeeping Aid Supervisor

Veterans Health Administration • Marion, IN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeping Aid Supervisor provides technical and administrative supervision to subordinate workers supporting and performing tasks associated with Environmental Management Service goals and objectives, including environment of care, textile distribution, and training. The supervisor assigns and schedules work, oversees cleaning across the medical center, trains and guides staff, controls supplies and equipment, and coordinates activities with other services. The role also includes inspecting work areas and government vehicles, documenting deficiencies, and addressing employee performance and workplace safety.

Requirements

• Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to demonstrate the ability to perform the work; there is no specific length of training or experience requirement.
• Ability to lead or provide first-level supervision, including experience as a supervisor, using cleaning equipment, and inspecting others' work.
• Applicants must receive at least two points on the screen-out element to be eligible for consideration.
• Ability to perform job elements involving dexterity and safety; interpreting instructions and specifications; leading or supervising; using and maintaining tools and equipment; and work practices.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing, with occasional use of heavy powered cleaning equipment weighing over 50 pounds.
• Considerable dexterity, hand, foot, and eye coordination, concentration, and visual acuity to see dirt, dust, and debris.
• U.S. citizenship, unless qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Must be suitable for federal employment as determined by a background investigation; tentatively selected applicants for testing-designated positions must undergo pre-appointment urinalysis.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification and all required application documents.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period and receive written certification for continued employment.
• Must receive an annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons; employees with an exemption must wear a face mask.

Responsibilities

• Assign staff to routine and non-routine duties on a daily and project-by-project basis.
• Reorganize work schedules to ensure work is completed in a timely manner.
• Oversee cleaning of patient areas, corridors throughout the medical center, operating rooms, and other assigned areas.
• Plan daily and weekly assignments and schedule periodic work based on personnel and equipment availability and established priorities.
• Train staff in patient-centered customer service for patients, family members, and personnel.
• Schedule staff meetings to communicate new procedures and directives.
• Instruct subordinates on proper methods, procedures, and use of equipment and supplies; control supply and equipment use to manage costs.
• Ensure safety regulations and procedures are followed and, when needed, conduct training on specific safety issues.
• Approve subordinate leave requests, counsel employees, and recommend disciplinary action to a higher-level supervisor when warranted.
• Coordinate activities with other services, including work schedule changes for remodeling, painting, office or clinic relocations, and patient ward moves.
• Inspect assigned areas and document cleanliness deficiencies, maintenance needs, and improperly stored furnishings or equipment.
• When required, drive government-owned vehicles on the medical center grounds and conduct quality inspections of vehicles used within the Environmental Management Service.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• VA may grant credit for qualifying job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual leave accrual, if requested and approved before appointment; this is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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