Housekeeping Aid Supervisor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Housekeeping Aid Supervisor to oversee housekeeping staff, assign daily tasks, train personnel, and ensure high standards of cleanliness in patient areas and operating spaces. The role includes shift planning, safety training, and coordinating with other services within the Medical Center.

The position requires oversight of schedules, staff development, and adherence to patient-centered care principles, with a work week

Responsibilities

• Assign staff for routine and non-routine duties on a daily and project basis.
• Reorganize work schedules efficiently to ensure timely completion.
• Clean all patient areas, corridors of Medical Center, Operating Rooms, and other areas as assigned.
• Plan daily/weekly assignments, consider personnel and equipment availability.
• Train staff on patient-centered care principles for customers and staff.
• Schedule regular staff meetings to communicate new procedures or directives.
• Ensure proper methods and use of equipment and supplies; control costs.
• Observe all safety regulations and conduct safety trainings when needed.
• Approve leave requests; counsel and discipline as warranted.
• Coordinate activities with other services; adjust schedules during remodeling or relocations.
• Inspect areas for cleanliness deficiencies and maintenance needs; inspect government vehicles when used.
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 3:30pm - 12:00am PD91158A.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Exercises 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

The duties of the Housekeeping Aid Supervisor includes but is not limited to: Assigning staff for routine and non-routine duties on a daily and a project-by-project basis. Reorganize work schedules efficiently to ensure work is accomplished in a timely manner. 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. Trains staff and ensure that they are using the patient centered care principles in terms of customer service to patients, patients' family members and personnel. 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. Ensures all safety regulations and procedures are observed and may on occasion be required to conduct training classes on specific safety issues.

Approves leave requests for subordinates, counsels' employees, and recommends disciplinary action to a higher-level supervisor whenever non-compliance with policy warrants. Responsible for the coordination of activities with other services, including rearranging work schedules during remodeling, painting and relocation of offices, clinics or patient wards and other duties which help coordinate moves.

Responsible for inspecting assigned areas and documenting any cleanliness deficiencies, maintenance needs, or improperly stored furnishings and equipment. May be required to drive government owned vehicles within the confines of the NIHCS grounds, and is responsible for conducting quality inspections of government owned vehicles used within the Environmental Management Service.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 3:30pm - 12:00am Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor/PD91158A

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 $30.46 – $35.5/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.