Summary This position is located within the Environmental Management Services (EMS) at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Housekeeping Aid Leader reports directly to the Housekeeping Supervisor and passes on instructions from supervisors to other workers by assigning immediate tasks to be performed as well as leads and trains Housekeeping Aids in a variety of functions. Responsibilities Working along with other workers and setting the pace. Demonstrating proper work methods. Seeing to it that needed plans, materials, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations. Obtaining needed information or decisions from supervisor on problems that come up during the work. Leads and trains Housekeeping Aids, WG-2's in assigned unit in nonsupervisory work of the housekeeping occupation. Leads the work of Housekeeping Aids in a a variety of tasks involving sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, mopping and waxing floors; cleaning surfaces, window interiors, bathroom fixtures, and carpets and sanitation of patient, procedures, operating and waiting rooms and other clinical and public spaces located throughout the facility. Responsible for assisting the Housekeeping Aid Supervisor with the daily functions of work and staff responsibilities to ensure work assignments are complete to the highest level of cleanliness and in a timely manner. Perform and train non-supervisory staff on processes and practices of performing bedmaking duties as required and/or directed by the supervisor. Able to organize any and all phases of the unit to respond to urgent situations while maintaining job effectiveness. Conduct at least 2-3 weekly walk through inspections in assigned areas to endure all service routines and periodic duties are being satisfactorily accomplished. Report results to the unit supervisor for joint planning and corrective action to ensure levels of cleanliness are at standard and to reduce, if not, eliminate infectious control matters. Must be thoroughly familiar with power equipment, i.e.. floor machines, vacuumes, auto scrubbers, battery powered floor equipment, carpet shampoo machines, and perform the same type of work as a Housekeeping Aid, which includes a full range of cleaning in any assigned area. Reports to supervisor on status and progress of work, and causes of work delays; and answering questions of supervisors on overall work operations and problems. Perform other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 2400-0830 Sunday - Thursday Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid (Leader)/PD11722A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/11/2024. 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: 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Duties require constant physical demands such as bending, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying and reaching. Incumbent consistently lifts from zero (0) - fifty (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. Incumbent normally works in a controlled environment with regulated head, light and ventilation. He/she is exposed to organic materials such as blood, infectious organisms and disagreeable odors. The incumbent is required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) and/or safety gear. Education Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. 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