Environmental Services Technician Leader - Housekeeping Aid Leader

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Services Technician Leader to oversee housekeeping operations at a prominent medical center. This role is pivotal in maintaining a clean and safe environment for veterans, aligning with a mission to provide exceptional healthcare. Candidates should possess strong leadership and safety skills, with a focus on fostering a healing atmosphere. Join a dedicated team committed to improving the health and well-being of those who served our country. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about service and community health.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and supervising environmental services.
• Ability to demonstrate training or experience in safety and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise environmental services staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Procedures

Inspection Skills

Equipment Operation

Job description

Environmental Services Technician Leader (Housekeeping Aid Leader) - Cincinnati VA Medical Center

This position serves as the Environmental Services Technician Leader (Housekeeping Aid Leader) for the Environmental Management Service at Cincinnati VA Medical Center, under the supervision of the Hospital Housekeeping Officer.

Must have a valid unrestricted state Driver's License. Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be used for employment.

Duties

VA Healthcare System serving Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care, which empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being, enabling them to live their lives to the fullest. As an employee within this system, you will work in a model with three core elements, creating personalized health plans for Veterans, fostering healing relationships and environments, and connecting back to the Veteran's community. This approach aligns with the Veterans Health Administration Mission to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional healthcare that improves their health and well-being.

Major Duties

Details of specific responsibilities will be provided during the hiring process.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Experience: A specific length of training and experience is not required; however, you must demonstrate training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of this position. Evidence should be detailed in your resume. Applicants will be rated according to the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Screen-out Element: Your qualifications will be initially evaluated against the prescribed screen-out question, typically question 1 in the online questionnaire. Those meeting at least the minimum requirements will proceed to further rating; others will be deemed ineligible. The potential eligibles will then be rated based on the following job elements:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Inspect
• Instruct
• Lead or Supervise
• Operation of Equipment/Machinery

Experience includes paid, unpaid, and volunteer work through programs like Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, or other organizations. Volunteer experience is valuable and counts toward your qualifications.

Note: A full year of work is considered 35-40 hours per week. Part-time experience is credited proportionally. Clearly indicate duties, responsibilities, and hours worked per week in your application.