Lead Housekeeping Aid

These positions are located within Environmental Management Services (EMS) and are responsible for supporting and performing tasks (e.g., environment of care, textile distribution and training) associated with EMS goals and objectives. These positions have no formal disciplinary authority over staff in the execution of daily tasks. Tours of duty vary depending on the internal department needs with weekdays, weekends, day and evening shift schedules.

As a Lead Housekeeping Aid (Lead Environmental Services Technician), you will: Assist with the delegation of duties on a daily and project-by-project basis; Coordinate work with supervisors of other services within the positions area of jurisdiction so as not to interrupt patient care or other activities; Clean all patient areas and corridor spaces throughout the medical center, operating rooms, and all other areas assigned; Plan and schedule daily and weekly assignments, taking into consideration the availability of personnel and equipment to meet established priorities; Determine the equipment and cleaning materials needed for each job; Train staff to ensure the use of patient centered care principles in terms of customer service to patients, family members, and personnel; Provide on-the-job training for co-workers and new employees; Keep subordinates abreast of proper methods, procedures and uses of equipment and supplies; and Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Tour Varies Position Description Title/PD#: Lead Housekeeping Aid/PD99913S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation. Pre-employment physical required. A current, valid state-issued Driver License is required for this position: Individuals required to operate a Government-owned or -leased motor vehicle to properly carry out their assigned duties must be properly screened during the recruitment and onboarding process. Applicants must possess a valid, unrestricted State issued driver license, have a safe driving record, and demonstrate that they are medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.