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Spokane VA Medical Center is looking to fill two Housekeeping Aid Supervisor position. Must possess the skill and knowledge to supervise, plan, direct, and administer housekeeping and sanitation activities of the operational team for Environmental Management Service at the Mann-Grandstaff VAMC in Spokane, WA.
The list generated from this announcement can be used up to 90 days to fill any additional vacancies that may arise.
06/06/2025 to 06/16/2025
$27.24 - $31.78 per hour
WS 2
2 vacancies in the following location:
No
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
Yes
No
CBSV-12746860-25-PE
838352200
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
First Area of Consideration will be Facility employees. Second area of consideration will be all other Department of Veterans Affairs employees.
Duties include but not limited to:
-Assigns employees to tasks as required, and instructs them in any changes in routine work assignments or methods.
-Makes frequent inspections to determine whether employees are at their assigned locations performing their duties efficiently, linens are in appropriate place in the appropriate quantity and recycle is removed and disposed appropriately.
-Required by the work load, vacations, emergencies, etc., reassigns personnel to secure maximum coverage.
-Reviews work in progress and completed work and, as required, indicates areas which need to be redone; advises employees on difficult cleaning problems such as spot removals, etc. as required, approves leave requests and recommends conversion of probationary employees.
-Sets performance for subordinates and provides formal appraisals of work performance.-Initiates recommendations for promotion or reassignment of subordinates.
-Counsels employees, adjusts informal complaints and grievances through discussion with employees and union representatives; Initiates disciplinary actions as needed.
-Ensures that reports of injury are made and follow-up action is completed and effective to minimize future incidents of the same nature.
-Schedules employees for attendance at safety, haz-com, emergency management and other essential training.
-Makes frequent inspections to determine whether adequate sanitation standards are being maintained as well as if employees are at their assigned locations performing their duties efficiently in compliance with instructions.
-During inspection, evaluate equipment; such as buffers and scrubbing machines; to determine if repairs are necessary or if there is evidence of improper use.
-As necessary, prepare work orders for repairs, recommends replacement of equipment, and provides hands on training for employees.
Work Schedule: Various shifts available. Available shifts will be discussed during the interview.
Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor/PD70704-A
Physical Requirements: The physical demands of the position will be that normally required of a housekeeping aid. Some heavy lifting (equipment and materials) (100lb with assistance), movement of furniture required along with the stamina to perform physical labor. Continuous walking, standing, stooping, bending, and lifting, arduous physical effort is required in the performance of manual tasks described; such as washing walls above five feet and operating powered equipment over extended periods of time when providing training to employees etc. Working conditions such as ventilation and environment are satisfactory. Incumbent may be subject to occasional noise, skin irritations, cuts, and bruises. The work performed requires continuous walking when making inspections in the various buildings. When occasionally performing cleaning tasks, moderate effort is expended. Must have thorough knowledge of specialized cleaning and sanitation techniques, materials and equipment in order to instruct employees.
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 06/16/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12746860.
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