Housekeeping Aid Leader - Environmental Services Technician Leader

Summary

This position is located within Environmental Management Services (EMS) of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The position - generally aligned under to the Housekeeping Supervisor - is responsible for supporting and performing tasks (e.g.

- environment of care - textile distribution and training) associated with the Environmental Management Services (EMS) goals and objectives. The position has no formal disciplinary authority over staff in the execution of daily tasks.

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
- Ameri Corps) 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:

You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. This position requires occasional bending/stooping - crouching - and kneeling. Lifting up to 50 pounds. Approximately 40 percent of time spent standing - 40 percent of time spent walking and 20 percent of time spent sitting.

Hearing and visual acuity. Manual dexterity to use a phone and operate equipment.

Working Conditions:

The work is accomplished in a variety of different areas including operating rooms - treatment rooms - examination rooms - imaging rooms - wards and other public - recreational and administrative areas. Protective clothing and personnel protective equipment (PPE) including gowns - gloves - safety shoes - masks - etc. is required in the accomplishment of some aspects of the work.

There is the potential for exposure to strong cleaning solutions - bodily fluids and communicable disease. The work can involve occupied patient rooms and interaction with both medical and psychiatric patients. May be required to work inside and outside. May require some exposure to hazardous cleaning chemicals.

• Major duties include:
  Leads three (3) or more employees in performing their duties while performing the full range of housekeeping tasks
• Communicates instructions from the Supervisor to the employees and then validates the completion of the work assigned
• Coordinates projects with nurses and other area supervisors to ensure work timely and successful completion
• Engages with all employees to provide purpose - direction and motivation in accomplishing all tasks - while training the employee in proper procedures and techniques to meet or exceed desired outcomes of workload and safety
• Reports progress of…