Housekeeping Aid (Leader)
Job Location:
Wilkes Barre, PA - USA
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Job Summary
The Housekeeping Leader position reporting to the Housekeeping Supervisor at Wilkes Barre VAMC is responsible for leading and performing the full range of housekeeping tasks required to maintain the Medical center in a clean organized and sanitary condition. The position has no formal disciplinary authority over staff in the execution daily tasks. Tours of duty may vary depending on the internal department needs with weekdays weekends day and evening shift schedules.
The position is a working leader for housekeeping operations throughout the Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center. The position leads Housekeeping Aids and others as assigned. The position leads three (3) or more employees in performing their duties while performing the full range of housekeeping tasks required to maintain the Medical center in a clean organized and sanitary a working leader the position also performs the full range of housekeeping duties. The employee may clean areas to include but not limited to horizontal and vertical surfaces in: outpatient surgery outpatient clinics central sterile clean rooms patient areas; laboratory pharmacy offices support and patient areas isolation rooms storage rooms corridors stairwells toilet rooms shower rooms and all other Medical center areas as required. The position is required to use proper procedures in dust mopping damp mopping emptying waste receptacles emptying and replacing medical waste receptacle washing walls cleaning light fixtures and surfaces as necessary refilling toilet tissue paper towels and soap in planning developing and implementing comprehensive plans to meet and/or exceed EMS- related customer needs in compliance with local and national policies. Have knowledge and supervisory experience in communicating educating training facilitating and maintaining cohesive and functional cross-disciplinary teams to support all stakeholders. Skilled in planning organizing and directing housekeeping and linen work teams to accomplish EMS requirements. Accomplishes priorities deadlines and establishes work schedules and methods based upon policies and processes established by the Housekeeping Supervisor with plans as needed including reassignment of staff to meet requirements. The incumbent provides on-the-job training to all employees assigned. Recommends employees that need remedial training based on observations made in the work site. Coordinates with customers to meet obligations. Assists the Housekeeping Supervisor Ensures the department has adequate supplies and equipment on hand necessary to meet the department needs. Inspects and monitors standards of quality and quantity of services to provide guidance and assistance to subordinates. Other duties as assigned and as needed.
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. works weekends and holiday
Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid (Leader)/PD99913S
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Pre-employment physical required
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 08/11/2026.
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:
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: 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. 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 in all weather conditions. May require some exposure to hazardous cleaning chemicals.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Receiving Service Credit for 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.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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