Housekeeping Aid Supervisor

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Housekeeping Aid Supervisor to provide technical and administrative supervision over a team responsible for textile and uniform distribution, environmental care, and related EMS support.

The role emphasizes interpreting instructions, safety, and work practices, with opportunities to train staff and ensure compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Dexterity and safety are essential for handling textiles and equipment.
• Ability to supervise and lead a team.
• Proficiency in using and maintaining cleaning tools and related equipment.
• Adherence to established work practices and procedures.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications for tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers.
• Supervise textile and uniform distribution and related EMS support activities.
• Train staff and ensure compliance with environment of care standards.
• Coordinate tasks and responsibilities to achieve EMS goals.

Skills

Dexterity and Safety

Lead or Supervise

Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Work Practices

Interpret Instructions, Specifications

Job description

The HOUSEKEEPING AID SUPERVISOR position is located at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (JBVAMC), Chicago, IL. The primary purpose of this position is to exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in supporting and performing task (e.g., textile distribution, uniform distribution, and training, and environment of care) associated with the EMS goals and objectives.

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, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Lead or Supervise
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Work Practices

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.