Lead Housekeeping Aid

Veterans Health Administration

Tuscaloosa (AL)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 32,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration within the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Lead Housekeeping Aide at a VA Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. The role focuses on leading housekeeping teams, ensuring a clean and sanitary environment, and coordinating with nursing and other supervisors to complete tasks on schedule. The incumbent will provide on‑the‑job training, enforce safety guidelines, and manage daily operations under EMS policies.

Work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Qualifications

Leads housekeeping staff and directs assigned employees.
Coordinates with nurses and supervisors to ensure timely completion of tasks.
Provides on‑the‑job training and enforces safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Lead Housekeeping Aids and others as assigned.
Oversee full range of housekeeping tasks to keep the Medical Center clean and sanitary.
Communicate instructions from EMS Management and validate completed work.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Training others

Safety compliance

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 position, generally aligned under to the Housekeeping Supervisor, is responsible for supporting and performing tasks (e.g., environment of care, textile distribution and training) associated with the Environmental Management Services (EMS) goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties and responsibilities will include: The position leads Housekeeping Aids and others as assigned. The position leads three (3) or more employees in performing their duties while performing the full range of housekeeping tasks required to maintain the Medical center and other facility units in a clean, organized and sanitary condition.

The position is guided by EMS and Medical Center policies and procedures, VA regulations and verbal instructions from EMS Management. The leader communicates instructions from the Supervisor to the employees and then validates the completion of the work assigned. The position coordinates projects with nurses and other area supervisors to ensure work timely and successful completion.

This position sets the pace of each task, demonstrates methods and techniques and provides direction to assigned employees in their proper usage is cleaning supplies and equipment. Ensures all tasks are complete and deadlines are met.

The Housekeeping Aid Leader engages with all employees to provide purpose, direction and motivation in accomplishing all tasks, while training the employee in proper procedures and techniques to meet or exceed desired outcomes of workload and safety.

Keepings subordinates abreast of proper methods, procedures and uses of equipment and supplies; Ensuring all safety regulations and procedures are observed and may on occasion be required to conduct training classes on specific safety issues; This position reports progress of employees to the Supervisor and makes recommendations as necessary, on all matters to include the progress of work, any infractions of policies and procedures, and assures all safety compliance.

As a working leader, the position also performs the full range of housekeeping duties. The position is required to use proper procedures in dust mopping, damp mopping, emptying waste receptacles, emptying and replacing medical waste receptacle, washing walls, cleaning light fixtures, and surfaces as necessary, refilling toilet tissue, paper towels and soap dispensers. The position makes beds and turns mattresses.

May be required to take the lead in textile distribution and inventory management, uniform management and Patient Assistance Program. Provides on-the-job training to all employees assigned. May be required to move furniture and set up conference rooms for meetings, trainings or other events. Performing related duties as required. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, CST, with rotating weekends. Work schedule subject to change based on agency needs.

Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not applicable Position Description Title/PD#: Lead Housekeeping Aid/PD07808A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station: Not Authorized

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 $20.18 – $23.56/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

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