This position is located within the Environmental Management services (EMS) of the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. The incumbent is responsible for supporting and performing tasks associated with the EMS goals and objectives.

Duties

The Housekeeping Aid Work Leader will perform all tasks and duties of a Housekeeping Aid employee. This position is about leading Housekeeping Aid employees and helping the supervisor coordinate the work to achieve organizational day to day objectives for EMS Services. The position leads three (3) or more employees (and/or CWT employees) and will set the pace of work for those employees. The position is guided by EMS and medical center policies and procedures, VA regulations and verbal instructions from EMS management. The incumbent is an expert with EMS work that he or she may be tasked to guide new and existing employees, help with training, issue and collect keys, communicate assignment instructions on behalf of the EMS supervisors and then validates the completion of the work assigned. This position sets the pace of each task, demonstrates methods and techniques and provides direction to assigned employees in their proper usage in cleaning supplies and equipment. Ensures all tasks are complete and deadlines are met. Assists the Housekeeping Supervisor to accomplish a vast array of service tasks and has the authority to accomplish day-to-day operational requirements. Accomplishes priorities, deadlines, and establishes work schedules and methods based upon policies and processes established by EMS. The Housekeeping Aid Leader 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. Assists the Housekeeping Supervisor with key control within the department. Inspects and monitors standards of quality and quantity of services to provide guidance and assistance to subordinates. Actively support administrative timekeeping processes to keep subordinates' complaint the timekeeping system. Identifies and acts to address recurring and non-recurring training needs. Conducts work assignment huddles and communicates general information to include safety, EEO and all information directed by upper management. The incumbent must be able to follow oral and written instructions. The incumbent will receive instructions from his/her supervisor. The incumbent must be able to accurately relay instructions and directions to Housekeeping Aid employees. Likewise, also listens to employees and take these messages to produce results. It is expected that a work leader helps shuttle supplies to and from secure work areas. The incumbent independently locates the work essentials. The incumbent performs other duties as assigned. Examples include covering for his/her supervisor or other supervisor when assigned and as needed. The incumbent may be assigned to any tour and may be required to work or cover for other shifts if needed in various designated areas or both campuses. Tour of Duty: Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not available Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Leader Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/28/2023. 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 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. Physical Requirements: This position requires occasional bending/stooping, crouching, and kneeling. Lifting in excess of 50 pounds. Approximately 40 percent of time spent standing, 40 percent of time spent walking and 20 percent of time spent sitting. Hearing and visual acuity. Manual dexterity to use a phone and operate equipment. Working Conditions: The work is accomplished in a variety of different areas including operating rooms, treatment rooms, examination rooms, imaging rooms, wards and other public, recreational and administrative areas. Protective clothing and personnel protective equipment (PPE) including gowns, gloves, safety shoes, masks, etc. is required in the accomplishment of some aspects of the work. There is the potential for exposure to strong cleaning solutions, bodily fluids and communicable disease. The work can involve occupied patient rooms and interaction with both medical and psychiatric patients. May be required to work inside and outside. May require some exposure to hazardous cleaning chemicals. The incumbent may encounter temperature extremes, dirty, dusty, drafty, and noisy working conditions.

Education

Education is not required for this position. Additionally, education cannot be used as a substitute.

Contacts

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