Housekeeping Aid Supv

Summary

Environmental Management Services of John D. Dingell Dept of VAMC, poses unique challenges and rewarding experiences. The primary purpose of this position is to exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in supporting and performing task (e.g., environmental care, textile distribution and training) associated with the EMS goals and objectives. Tours of duty may vary depending on the internal department needs.

Duties

Some of the duties of the HKA Supervisor are, but not all inclusive:

• Housekeeping Aide Supervisor must supervise the establishment and/or maintenance of a high level of appearance, safety, security and sanitation in the area assigned.
• Preparing work assignments and annual leave scheduled, controlling daily attendance and approving requests for leave, establishing short and long range area sanitation priorities consistent with the organizational mission, and shifting or re-assigning personnel as needs arise.
• The Supervisor also routinely observes personnel aseptic techniques ensuring performance in accordance with established isolation procedures.
• Assignments may be A, B or C Buildings, including day, night or weekend tours.
• Bacteriological monitoring, equipment inventory and special studies are assigned to all supervisors.
• Through a rotation system, each foreman will, at some time, supervise each area work force.
• Supervisors are responsible for approximately 10-30 WG-1 and 2 Housekeeping Aides.
• Also include planning projects and special assignments, coordinating operations with other Services and supervisory personnel, inspecting work and reviewing projects to ensure satisfactory completion.
• The incumbent must exercise complete control over supplies by monitoring stock levels, originating requests for replacement, receiving and distributing same, and ensuring proper usage; originate requests for repair or replacement and ensure proper storage and usage of equipment; periodically inspect all equipment and furnishings in assigned areas, looking at not only Environmental Management Equipment and areas but for any hospital problem, and initiating any needed work-orders or service requests; make note of and report areas which require painting, wall washing, repairs, etc., coordinating any special or routine maintenance with Engineering Section.

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supv/PD05980A

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

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