Duties
The Housekeeping Aid Work Leader 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. The incumbent has no formal disciplinary authority over staff in the execution of daily tasks. The incumbent works with staff consisting primarily of Housekeeping Aids. Tours of duty may vary depending on the internal department needs with weekdays, weekends, day and evening shift schedules.
The duties of this position include:
- Ability to lead or supervise (Screen out element)
- Assists the Unit Supervisor with the daily functions of work and staff responsibilities
- Trains non-supervisory staff on processes and practices of performing bedmaking duties.
- Works with the supervisor to ensure all staff meets required competency training compliance
- Conducts walk through inspections in assigned areas
- Plans corrective action to ensure levels of cleanliness are at standard
- Performs work of Housekeeping Aid
- Trains assigned non-supervisory staff on the Service's Standard Operating Procedures
- Maintains current knowledge on procedures, written instructions, and other directives
- Operates floor machines, vacuums, auto scrubbers, battery powered trucks, etc.
- Organizes phases of the unit to respond to urgent situations while maintaining job effectiveness
- Demonstrates proper work methods
- Other duties as assigned
Work Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm, minimum six (6) holidays per year, nights, and weekend shifts.
Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid (Leader)/PD99913S
Physical Requirements: This position requires occasional bending/stooping, crouching, and kneeling. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. 40% of time spent standing, 40% of time spent walking and 20% of time spent sitting. Must have average hearing and visual acuity. It is required to use a phone, operate vehicles, and have average manual dexterity.
Working Conditions: Thework 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 personnel 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 diseases. 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.
Required Documents
Documents Accepted:
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (VA)
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
Documents Required:
Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).
You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/23/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12766151.
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Next steps
After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.