Housekeeping Aid Supervisor

Veterans Health Administration; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor within Environmental Management Services at a VA Medical Center.

The role focuses on supervising housekeeping and sanitation operations and ensuring trained staff and proper equipment are in place to meet EMS goals. You will oversee staff performance, conduct training, and implement best practices to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety across all areas, including infection control and adherence to VA

Qualifications

• Supervising housekeeping and sanitation activities.
• Admin function relating to staff, supplies and equipment.
• Staff training planning and execution for required trainings.
• Guidance on best practices and efficient work methods.

Responsibilities

• Supervise housekeeping and sanitation tasks.
• Manage staff scheduling and staffing for equipment needs.
• Assess training needs and develop staff training plans.
• Provide counseling, evaluations and recognition for performance.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Staff training

Infectious control

Tools

Cleaning equipment operation

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

Duties: Supervising housekeeping and sanitation activities. Responsible for administrative function relating to staff and ensures all required supplies & equipment are on hand. Responsible for staffing all areas with specifically trained personnel for specific equipment. Has intimate & personal understanding of operational requirements of diverse personnel. Demonstrates varied leadership styles, based on individual staff or situation presented.

Provides necessary counseling & evaluations of staff, making recommendations & recognition for performance of duty. Assesses & reviews educational & training needs, as well as developes a plan & training of staff for needed/required training. Develops & makes recommendations for staff "Incentive Awards" & recognition of exceptional staff. Provides guidance to staff on best practices & most effective & efficient way to perform duties.

Resolves complaints from staff, grievance groups, management & patients. Issues disciplinary actions , such as counseling, admonishments, reprimands, & more serious actions. Meets with customers to resolve issues, while supporting the mission of the VAMC. Investigates & validates customer complaints & coordinates with supervisors to correct issues. Conducts comprehensive quality control inspections of areas & equipment.

Ensures staff understands VA regulations, policies & unit SOPs pertaining to patient & staff personal information, unauthorized release off & authorized access of information of files. Conducts training program to assure that all staff have thorough understanding of infectious control requirements. Responsible for adherence to all EEO, in accordance with OPM, VAMC requlations & Med. Center Guidelines.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - (6:00am - 2:30pm / 7:00am-3:30pm /8:00am-4:30pm / 2:30pm-11:00pm / 3:30pm-12:00md) (subject to change based on the needs of the service). Position Description Title/PD#: 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 $28.95 – $33.76/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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