The position is aligned under a Housekeeping Supervisor, is responsible for supporting and performing tasks (e.g., motor vehicle operation, laborer, environment of care, textile distribution and training) associated with the Environmental Management Services (EMS) goals/objectives. The position has no formal disciplinary authority over staff in the execution daily tasks. Tours of duty may vary depending on the internal department needs with weekdays, weekends, day and evening shift schedules.

Duties

The position is a working leader for housekeeping operations throughout the VA Medical Center. The position leads Motor Vehicle Operators (MVO), Laborers, Housekeeping Aids and others as assigned. The position leads three (3) or more employees in performing their duties while performing the full range of MVO, laborer or housekeeping tasks required to maintain the Medical center in a clean, organized and sanitary condition. The position is a working leader for housekeeping operations throughout the VA Medical Center. The position leads Motor Vehicle Operators (MVO), Laborers, Housekeeping Aids and others as assigned. The position leads three (3) or more employees in performing their duties while performing the full range of MVO, laborer or housekeeping tasks required to maintain the Medical center in a clean, organized and sanitary condition. Duties include: Communicates instructions from the Supervisor to the employees and then validates the completion of the work assigned. Coordinates projects with nurses and other area supervisors to ensure work timely and successful completion. Sets the pace of each task, demonstrates methods and techniques and provides direction to assigned employees in their proper usage of moving equipment, vehicle operation, outdoor power tool operation, cleaning supplies and equipment. Ensures all tasks are complete and deadlines are met. 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. 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. The position also performs the full range of housekeeping duties. may clean areas to include, but not limited to horizontal and vertical surfaces in: outpatient surgery, outpatient clinics, central sterile, clean rooms, patient areas, laboratory, pharmacy, offices, support and patient areas, isolation rooms, storage rooms, corridors, stairwells, toilet rooms, shower rooms, and all other Medical center areas as required. Actively supports administrative timekeeping processes to keep subordinates compliant to the timekeeping system. Ensures the department has adequate supplies and equipment on hand necessary to meet the department needs. Ensures that supplies, keys, equipment and supplies are properly secured and equipment is maintained. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 6:00am-2:30pm or 3:30pm-12:00am Monday - Friday (shift TBD upon section needs) Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Leader PD 608-00309-A Relocation/ Retention Incentive: Not Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/07/2023. 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: Dexterity and SafetyFollow DirectionsHandle Weights and LoadsInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Lead or SuperviseUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWork 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: The position demands continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing. The work requires the occasional use of heavy powered cleaning equipment (e.g., wall washers, industrial type buffers) weighing over 50 pounds. The duties necessitate considerable dexterity, hand, foot, and eye coordination, and concentration as well as visual acuity to see dirt, dust and debris. Work is normally performed indoors with adequate heat, light, and ventilation. Some work may be performed outdoors where there may be exposed to varying degrees of heat and cold as well as inclement weather. PPE may be required in some circumstance as exposure to possible contagious diseases, blood and bloody secretion are inherent to this position. Care is required to avoid serious injuries (i.e. broken bones) when working on ladders, or when using 30-100-pound power equipment or handling hazardous materials.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Northampton VA Medical Center 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053 US
• Name: David Brown
• Phone: 4015410585
• Email: [email protected]