This position is located in the Environmental Care section of Guest Relations (GRS). The incumbent is under the immediate supervision of the General Foreman. The Incumbent performs a variety of duties related to the supervision of an assigned group of employees, responsible for carrying out duties involving custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, and sanitation activities, to ensure a safe and healthy environment for the treatment and care of patients.

Duties

Some major duties include but are not limited to: Incumbent is responsible for the supervision of housekeepers. The incumbent performs the following duties: Supervision: Appraises and evaluates work performance Inspects areas to assure cleanliness and antiseptic protocols are met and in accordance to the area cleaned Schedules staff for day and evening shifts, including weekends to assure coverage Initiates disciplinary actions when necessary Conduct disciplinary investigations Approves leave Recommends staff members for awards Writes or alters positions descriptions Assigns and re-distributes work based on workload needs Provides guidance to subordinate staff relating to protocol and problems experienced Administration: Contributes to policies and assists in resolving endemic problems experienced in the Service Participates on committees Oversees and initiates the ordering of equipment Inspects equipment and oversees it is maintained according to policy Prepares and submits various reports related to work assignments and inspection outcomes Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Rotating shifts, weekends, holidays. Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor/PD01731A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/06/2023. 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 SafetyLead or SupervisePlan and organize workUse and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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: 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. Working Conditions: 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

Not applicable.

Contacts

• Address VA New Jersey Health Care System 385 Tremont Avenue East Orange, NJ 07018 US
• Name: Melissa Charles
• Phone: 908-647-0180
• Email: [email protected]