The Housekeeping Aid Leader position is located in the Environmental Management Services at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL. The incumbent functions as a working work leader and performs leader duties for Housekeeping staff.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: Pass on instructions to other workers and get work started. Work alongside others setting the pace. Demonstrate proper work methods; ensure necessary plans, materials, and tools are available, and needed stock is obtained. Obtain needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up during the word. Maintain current knowledge, and answer other workers questions on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives. Ensure there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy providing new and additional assignments as needed. Check work in progress and when finished. Encourage workers follow instructions received from supervisors and meet deadlines Ensure safety and housekeeping rules are followed. Report on status and progress of work, causes of work delays, and answer questions on overall work operations and problems. Inspect assigned areas daily to ensure that it has been cleaned satisfactorily. Responsible for noting discrepancies from the Supervisor's Daily Report. Team member of the hospital's snow removal team. Performs regular housekeeping assignments. Work Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm Saturday-Wednesday Virtual: This is not a virtual position Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid (Leader)/PD04043O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/06/2024. 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: Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)Ability to Lead or SuperviseAbility to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyWork Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) 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: Must possess physical capability of lifting up to approximately 100 pounds and ensure continuous standing, bending, walking, and stretching. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time(up to two hours) while mopping, sweeping, or dusting. Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, and stretch with full range of body movement to perform repetitive cleaning task and warehouse functions.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 820 South Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60612 US
• Name: Kevin Grant
• Phone: 312-569-8387
• Email: [email protected]