The Supervisory Housekeeping Aid position is located within the Environmental Management Service at the Durham VA Medical Center in Durham NC. The Housekeeping Aid Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and supervising the staffing, cleaning, maintenance and sanitation of patient care, administrative and public areas of the Medical Center.

Duties

The major duties include but are not limited to: Planning Assigns the work units and plans the frequency of operations in order to maintain a high level of sanitation. Approves/disapproves leave requests in such a manner to ensure the highest level of sanitation is maintained in all areas of the hospital. Develops appropriate time management techniques that result in the planning of work and the use of equipment, facilities, and materials on a week-to-week or month-to-month basis for subordinates to assure superior sanitation levels. Counsels employees, when indicated, due to such things as less than satisfactory performance, absenteeism, tardiness, abuse of sick leave, failure to be at work stations, etc. Supervises the work of the Housekeeping staff and is responsible for the quality and quantity of work accomplished. Ensures effective cleaning and sanitation procedures are being used by participating in an ongoing Quality Assurance program and by periodic work area inspections. Monitors the stock of supplies in housekeeping supply rooms to assure maintenance of appropriate levels and oversees the issuance of supplies to employees to ensure they are adequately stocked. Communicates with customers in a courteous, timely and constructive manner so that professional rapport is established, maintained and the needs of the customer are addressed. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm, 3:00pm-11:30pm, 11:00pm-7:30am, Rotating weekends and Holidays Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor/PD05992A Physical Requirements: Incumbent must do a great deal of walking, standing, bending, and climbing of stairs. Must be physically able to remain engaged in manual work requiring muscular effort. Visual acuity must be sufficient to see dust, dirt, cobwebs, etc.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Pre-employment physical required
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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: Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)Lead or SupervisePlanning and EvaluatingTeaches Others 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Durham VA Medical Center 508 Fulton Street Durham, NC 27705 US
• Name: Alician Lott
• Phone: 478-272-1210 X72908
• Email: [email protected]