Supervises the housekeeping section on all shifts within the facilities management division responsible for all matters pertaining to housekeeping/custodial operations. Assigns work requirements, directs methods and procedures as required, and assigns tasks. Work is reviewed in progress or upon completion and quality and quantity of work is appraised. On the-job and formal training is conducted in accordance with objectives, plans, and schedules established by the Facility Manager, or designee.

Duties

Major Duties: Performing administrative actions including Equal Employment Opportunity acts, disciplinary mediation, personnel requests, work schedule issues, and leave requests initiated by these employees will be discussed with and resolved by the incumbent unless higher level authority is required for six or more Housekeeping Aids. First line reviewer of all work issued and completed by employees for the Housekeeping Section for quality and timeliness of completion schedules. Assigning immediate tasks to be performed by individual member of the group led. Assures that safety and housekeeping rules are followed to include safe operation of equipment. Has a practical working knowledge of the basic principles of chemistry, biology, and bacteriology as applied to environmental sanitation, infection control, and the choice and use of antimicrobial agents in the disinfection, sanitation, and/or sterilization of surfaces and equipment. Understands the precautions in working to avoid serious injuries when working on ladders and when using heavy powered equipment. Conducting training and promoting details and assignments for the development of employees toward higher levels of responsibility, counseling employees , and initiating disciplinary actions as needed. Has knowledge of pertinent regulations and policies as they apply to the duties of the position and to the functions of housekeeping program areas. Evaluate work operations and review completed work and inspection reports to assure that standards are met; and coordinate work operations with the supervisors of other sections within Great Lakes CMOP. Work Schedule: 6:30am-3:00pm or 3:30pm-12:00am Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor/PD85710A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/15/2023. 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 SuperviseWithout more than normal supervisionWork 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: Work involves various conditions and environments from working in an office, production plant floor, or on a construction site. Lifting 40 lbs., Bending, twisting, reaching, pulling, pushing, walking, standing, and kneeling during shifts.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Hines VA CMOP 5th Ave and Roosevelt Rd Bldg 37 NW, Door 27 Chicago, IL 60141 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]