Environmental Services Technician (EVS) - Housekeeping Aid Supervisor

Veterans Health Administration; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking an Environmental Services Technician (EVS) - Housekeeping Supervisor at the New Orleans VA Medical Center. You will supervise staff, assign daily and project tasks, and ensure environmental services meet EMS goals and patient care standards.

You will train team members, oversee scheduling, conduct quality inspections of patient areas, and manage supplies to control costs while maintaining patient-centered cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Supervise subordinate workers performing EMS-related tasks.
• Plan daily and project-by-project assignments.
• Ensure proper training and adherence to patient-centered care.
• Oversee cost control through efficient use of supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff performing environment of care tasks and EMS goals.
• Assign routine and non-routine duties daily and per project.
• Plan and communicate daily/weekly work and schedules.

Skills

Staff supervision

Scheduling

Training

Customer service

Policy compliance

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located within Environmental Management Services (EMS) of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. The primary purpose of this position is to exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in supporting and performing task (e.g., environment of care, textile distribution and training) associated with the EMS goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in supporting and performing task (e.g., environment of care, textile distribution and training) associated with the EMS goals and objectives. Position has delegated responsibility for assigning staff for routine and non-routine duties on a daily and a project-by-project basis.

Responsible for the cleaning of all patient areas, corridor spaces throughout Medical Center, Operating Rooms, and all other areas as assigned. Plans daily and weekly assignments, scheduling periodic work for areas of responsibility, taking into consideration the availability of personnel and equipment to meet established priorities. Schedules regular meetings with staff to make them aware of new procedures or directives.

Keeps subordinates abreast of proper methods, procedures and uses of equipment and supplies; control the use of supplies and equipment to affect cost control within the unit. Approves leave requests for subordinates, counsels' employees, and recommends disciplinary action to a higher-level supervisor whenever non-compliance with policy warrants.

Trains staff and ensures that they are using the patient centered care principles in terms of customer service to patients, patients' family members and personnel. Responsible for the quality inspection of assigned areas, recording discrepancies in cleanliness, needed maintenance repairs, broken or inadequately stored furnishings and equipment. Performs within established guidelines, operating procedures and department and Medical Center policy.

Keeps subordinates abreast of proper methods, procedures and uses of equipment and supplies; control the usage of supplies to affect cost control within the unit. Work Schedule: 3:30pm - 12:00am, rotating weekends and Holidays; subject to change based on the needs of the facility.

Position Description Title/PD#: Environmental Services Technician (EVS) - Housekeeping Aid Supervisor/PD99911S Physical Requirements: The position demands continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing. The work requires the occasional use of heavy powered cleaning equipment (e.g., wall washers, industrial type buffers) weighing over 50 pounds.

The duties necessitate considerable dexterity, hand, foot, and eye coordination, and concentration as well as visual acuity to see dirt, dust and debris. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is normally performed indoors with adequate heat, light, and ventilation. 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 circumstance 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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $28.62 – $33.39/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.