Lead Housekeeping & Environmental Services Technician

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

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