Housekeeping Aid Supervisor - Environmental Services Technician Supervisor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Texas seeks a Housekeeping Aid Supervisor within Environmental Management Services to provide technical and administrative supervision of staff supporting environmental sanitation, textiles, and related activities.

The role involves on-the-job training, enforcing infection prevention procedures, safety standards, and coordinating resources to ensure efficient housekeeping services across patient care areas.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in hospital housekeeping or EMS context.
• Knowledge of infection prevention procedures and safety requirements.
• Ability to train subordinate staff and manage staff performance.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, coordinates, and supervises daily housekeeping operations in patient care areas.
• Provides on-the-job training and instruction on cleaning methods and safety requirements.
• Conducts routine inspections of cleanliness and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Identifies deficiencies and initiates corrective actions.
• Performs administrative supervisory duties: scheduling, leave approvals, time/attendance reviews, and counseling.

Skills

Supervision

Infection control

Safety procedures

Customer service

Job description

This position is located within Environmental Management Services (EMS) at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) – Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical and administrative supervision to subordinate staff responsible for supporting and performing duties related to environmental sanitation – environment of care – textile distribution – staff training – and other activities essential to achieving EMS goals and objectives.

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 – 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 the 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.

Duties

• Major duties include – but are not limited to: Plans – assigns – coordinates – and supervises daily and periodic housekeeping operations – ensuring timely completion of routine and non-routine cleaning assignments in patient care areas – operating rooms – corridors – and other designated areas
• Provides technical guidance – on-the-job training – and instruction to subordinate employees on proper cleaning methods – equipment operation – infection prevention procedures – safety requirements – and patient-centered customer service
• Conducts routine inspections of assigned areas to evaluate cleanliness – sanitation standards – employee performance – and compliance with established policies and procedures
• Identifies deficiencies and initiates corrective actions
• Performs administrative supervisory responsibilities – including scheduling work assignments – approving leave – reviewing time and attendance records – evaluating employee performance – counseling employees – and recommending disciplinary actions when appropriate
• Coordinates staffing – equipment – materials – and supplies to ensure efficient operations – effective resource utilization – and timely response to emergencies – staffing shortages – and changing operational priorities
• Ensures proper use – maintenance – storage – and accountability of housekeeping equipment – cleaning chemicals – supplies – and textiles while promoting safe work practices and cost-effective operations
• Collaborates with other departments and supervisors to coordinate housekeeping services – resolve operational concerns – and minimize disruptions to patient care and healthcare system activities
• Maintains required inspection reports – training documentation – and operational records
• Communicates significant concerns – staffing issues – and recommendations for improvement to higher-level management
• May oversee the distribution of uniforms and textiles and perform additional supervisory responsibilities as assigned
• Work Schedule: Full Time – Sunday – Saturday – 7:00am – 3:45pm – includes holidays
• Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor – Environmental Services Technician Supervisor/PD99911S Physical Requirements: Work requires movement between offices – hospitals – warehouses – and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work
• Work also requires walking/standing – in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site
• Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 50 pounds.