This position is located within the Environmental Management Services (EMS) of the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Health Care System (VAPHS).

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in supporting and performing task (e.g., environment of care, textile distribution and training) associated with the EMS goals and objectives. Duties include, but are not limited to: Plan use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, materials on a week-to-week or month-to-month basis;· Establish deadlines, priorities, and work sequences, and plan work assignments based on general work schedules, methods, and policies set by higher level supervisors;· Coordinate work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors;· Participate with superiors in the initial planning of current and future work schedules, budget requests, staffing needs, estimates, and recommendations as to scheduling projected work;· Determine training needs of subordinates and arrange for its accomplishment, set performance standards, and make formal appraisals of subordinate work performance;· Establish standards and criteria for environmental care, sanitation, waste management, recycling, and pest control;· Develop procedures in order to create and maintain the visual and bacteriological cleanliness of the hospital by treating and cleaning floors, walls, windows, ceilings, carpet, furniture, draperies, intensive care units, restrooms/shower rooms, surgical suites, isolation room, etc.;· Instruct staff on industry standards, housekeeping techniques, and terminal cleaning techniques to obtain a level of sanitation compliant with infection control guidelines;· Ensure that waste management is minimized through recycling and green environmental management systems (GEMS);· Maintain pest control through technical procedures, guidelines set forth in compliance with agency, local, state, and federal regulations;· Conduct random samplings to determine the quantity and quality of laundered items;· Manage and maintain an efficient laundry and linen service with sufficient supply of sanitary linens, beneficiaries, wearing apparel, and employee uniforms to meet facility needs; Maintain department programs such as Safety, Security, Training, Preventive Maintenance, and Infection Control. Work Schedule: 2:00pm to 10:30pm Monday - Friday or 7:00am - 3:30pm Thursday - Monday Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor/PD00339A Physical Requirements: As a Supervisor of Housekeeping you may be required, in the absence of housekeeping aids, to lift and move objects up to 60 lbs and may occasionally lift and move objects over 60 lbs. Mop buckets, when full, weigh over 60 lbs and are lifted several times per shift. Biohazard waste bags, linen bags and trash containers frequently exceed 60 lbs. This position is eligible for a 20% Critical Skills Incentive (CSI).

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• 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

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: Dexterity and SafetyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Lead or SuperviseSpecial Aptitude - Housekeeping WorkWork 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Pittsburgh VA Medical Center 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215 US
• Name: Chase Wilkins
• Phone: (412) 395-6108
• Email: [email protected]