Lead Housekeeping Aid

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Lead Housekeeping Aid within Environmental Management Services to support environment-of-care tasks and textile distribution, with varied tours and shifts.

The role emphasizes delegation, coordination with other supervisors, and staff training to ensure patient-centered care across clinical spaces. Responsibilities include planning assignments, determining materials, and maintaining safety standards, with opportunities to train new staff and handle

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience demonstrating ability to perform duties.
• Qualified under OPM Federal Wage System standards.
• Screen-out element: minimal acceptable qualifications.
• Physical requirements including lifting up to 50 pounds and PPE use.
• Experience may include volunteer work with National Service programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead or supervise housekeeping duties and delegate tasks.
• Coordinate with supervisors to avoid interrupting patient care.
• Clean patient areas, corridors, and operating spaces as assigned.
• Plan daily/weekly assignments considering personnel and equipment.
• Determine equipment and cleaning materials needed for each job.
• Train staff on patient-centered care and proper PPE use.
• Provide on-the-job training for coworkers.
• Address methods and procedures with subordinates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dexterity and Safety

Lead or Supervise

Lead or Supervise Motor Vehicles

Work Practices

Tools

Tools and Equipment usage

PPE usage

Job description

Summary

These positions are located within Environmental Management Services (EMS) and are responsible for supporting and performing tasks (e.g. - environment of care - textile distribution and training) associated with EMS goals and objectives. These positions have no formal disciplinary authority over staff in the execution of daily tasks. Tours of duty vary depending on the internal department needs with weekdays - weekends - day and evening shift schedules.

Summary

These positions are located within Environmental Management Services (EMS) and are responsible for supporting and performing tasks (e.g. - environment of care - textile distribution and training) associated with EMS goals and objectives. These positions have no formal disciplinary authority over staff in the execution of daily tasks. Tours of duty vary depending on the internal department needs with weekdays - weekends - day and evening shift schedules.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 09/23/2026. 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 Motor Vehicles 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: This position requires occasional bending/stooping - crouching - and kneeling. Lifting up to 50 pounds. Approximately 40 percent of the time spent standing - 40 percent of time spent walking and 20 percent of time spent sitting. Hearing and visual acuity. Manual dexterity to use a phone and operate equipment. The work is accomplished in a variety of different areas including operating rooms - treatment rooms - examination rooms - imaging rooms - wards and other public - recreational and administrative areas. Protective clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) including gowns - gloves - safety shoes - masks - etc. is required in the accomplishment of some aspects of the work. There is the potential for exposure to strong cleaning solutions - bodily fluids and communicable disease. The work can involve occupied patient rooms and interaction with both medical and psychiatric patients. May be required to work inside and outside. May require some exposure to hazardous cleaning chemicals.

Duties

• As a Lead Housekeeping Aid (Lead Environmental Services Technician) - you will: Assist with the delegation of duties on a daily and project-by-project basis
• Coordinate work with supervisors of other services within the positions area of jurisdiction so as not to interrupt patient care or other activities
• Clean all patient areas and corridor spaces throughout the medical center - operating rooms - and all other areas assigned
• Plan and schedule daily and weekly assignments - taking into consideration the availability of personnel and equipment to meet established priorities
• Determine the equipment and cleaning materials needed for each job
• Train staff to ensure the use of patient centered care principles in terms of customer service to patients - family members - and personnel
• Provide on-the-job training for co-workers and new employees
• Keep subordinates abreast of proper methods - procedures and uses of equipment and supplies
• and Other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Tour Varies Position Description Title/PD#: Lead Housekeeping Aid/PD99913S and PD99913S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized