Housekeeping Aid Supervisor
What you'd do
This position is located within Environmental Management Services (EMS) of the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. The primary purpose of this position is to exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in supporting and performing tasks associated with the EMS goals and objectives. Tours of duty may vary depending on the internal department needs with weekdays, weekends, day and evening shift schedules.
Major duties
Major duties include, but are not limited to: Supervises assigned Housekeeping Aids in grads WL-3566-2, WG-3566-2, 3, and 4 and responsible for work distribution among the work force Directs staff in a variety of tasks involving sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning surfaces, waxing floors, window interiors, bathroom fixtures and carpets Routinely monitors staffing of their assigned unit to ensure adequate coverage throughout the medical center. Conducts 3-4 weekly facility inspections of all assigned areas to ensure all service routines and periodic duties are being satisfactorily accomplished Conducts training to assigned Housekeeping Aid Leaders and Aids on Standard Operating Procedures and safety regulations. Disseminate information concerning new medical center and service policies, projects, training needs, availability of new products and equipment. Communicates and discusses job related performance with staff as well as administer periodic performance ratings. Plans weekly/monthly work schedules Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: 1500-2330 with Rotating Weekends Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor/PD99911S Physical Requirements: Duties require constant physical demands such as bending, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and reaching. Incumbent consistently lifts ups to 50 pounds and periodically lifts over 50 pounds. The incumbent must climb ladders to clean overhead equipment and operate heavy duty commercial cleaning equipment that requires eye, hand, and body coordination. Duties may also require periodic setting of traps and crawl into space to place traps.
What you need to qualify
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 Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Work 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.
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