The Housekeeping Aid Supervisor (Foreman) is under the direct supervision of the EMS Environmental Care Specialist, Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS). The primary responsibility of the Housekeeping Aid Supervisor is to serve as a working supervisor within the Environmental Management Service and to provide unit supervision of Environmental Management Staff at any of the VAPHS divisions/campuses and or facilities.

Duties

The incumbent has full supervisory responsibility for accomplishing all functions necessary to maintain satisfactory conditions in assigned areas. The incumbent is assigned to various areas of responsibility in which all aspects of hospital housekeeping is performed including, but not limited to, inspections, training, monitoring of work flow and coordinating/researching of various cleaning techniques. Also responsible for coordinating production work, issuing tasks, duties, assignments, taking daily attendance, timekeeping, and key security control. The incumbent determines the number of assignments to be done concurrently, or which must be delayed; the number and types of employees required, considering skills and personnel available to accomplish the task; and the availability of materials and equipment required. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 10:00PM-6:30AM Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor/PD01742A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Note: The incumbent will be assigned to the University Drive facility but may be required to perform assignments at both facilities (University Drive and H.J. Heinz) of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/23/2024. 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 SafetyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Lead or SuperviseUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWork 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: The position requires performance of work which involves light physical effort, such as that involved in using vacuum cleaners and dry mops; continually standing, bending, stooping and reaching; frequently lifting and emptying waste baskets; frequently pushing carts loaded with waste; and lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds. Also performs work which involves moderate to heavy physical effort, such as required to move heavy equipment and furniture, i.e., heavy industrial vacuum cleaners, heavy duty floor scrubbers and buffers, couches, beds, etc., and lifting, carrying and/or moving items weighing up to 40-50 pounds. Usually works indoors in areas which normally have adequate heat, light, and ventilations. Will be exposed to vibration from heavy equipment and to skin irritations from strong cleaning solutions used in stripping floors, etc., as well as subject to cuts and bruises. Continually exposed to dust, dirt, and disagreeable odors, and is frequently exposed to organic material which may be contaminated and/or infectious and require special handling.

Education

There is no education substitution for experience.

Contacts

• Address Pittsburgh VA Medical Center 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215 US
• Name: Chase Wilkins
• Phone: (412) 822-1253
• Email: [email protected]