The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Housekeeping Aid Leader. The Housekeeping Aid Leader will function in the Environmental Management Service. This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

Duties

Follows instructions from Housekeeping Supervisors to lead housekeeping aids assigned to perform duties in compliance with established Environmental Management Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Leads housekeeping aids in performing various detail tasks, also establishes the pace for the group. Incumbent must be familiar with established sanitation techniques for maintaining an aseptically clean and aesthetically pleasant environment for patient care activities, as well as for the safety and protection of patients, staff, and visitors. Is aware of standards, policies or methods in obtaining work-related information from the supervisor or written guidance Maintains equipment and makes minor repairs when necessary. Is responsible for equipment inventory, care/usage and upkeep of all housekeeping equipment. Advises the supervisor on the progress of planned goals and reports reasons for delays with recommended solutions. Documents any issues that can be of help to the supervisor or others. Observes and develops the skills necessary to operate power equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor polishers, battery powered floor machines, pressure washers, etc. Work Schedule: 80 hours bi-weekly, 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM (Midnight), Monday- Friday or 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday-Friday Compressed/Flexible Schedule: N/A Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid (Leader)/PD99913-S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/12/2023. 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: Lead and Supervise Work Practices Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Special Aptitude - Housekeeping Work Dexterity and Safety 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: Incumbent must be able to continuously stand, bend, stoop, and reach while performing regular duties. Move/control heavy equipment. Carry and set up ladders/scaffolding. Frequently lift/move objects weighing over 50 pounds. Occasionally pushes loads weighing up to 800 pounds.

Contacts

• Address Battle Creek VA Medical Center 5500 Armstrong Road Battle Creek, MI 49037 US
• Name: Jason Cole
• Phone: 269-307-4861
• Email: [email protected]