Housekeeping Aid Supervisor

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

01EXPERIENCE

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.

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Plans, assigns, and coordinates daily and non-routine work based on priorities, staffing, equipment, and workload. Supervises employees and provides on-the-job training in work methods, procedures, equipment, supplies, safety, and sanitation standards. Inspects work in progress and upon completion to ensure timely performance and compliance with cleanliness, safety, and quality standards.

Reorganizes schedules, reassigns personnel, and redirects resources to address emergencies, staffing shortages, equipment failures, and changing operational needs. Coordinates housekeeping activities with other services to minimize disruptions to patient care and medical center operations. Identifies and resolves productivity and operational problems, implements corrective actions, and recommends changes to schedules, priorities, and procedures.

Performs administrative supervisory duties, including approving leave, evaluating performance, counseling employees, recommending disciplinary actions, maintaining records, and communicating management requirements. Ensures proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies, adherence to safety procedures, and efficient use of resources. Conducts and documents quality inspections, identifies deficiencies, follows up on incomplete work, and initiates repair or replacement requests.

Maintains communication with management on staffing, work progress, operational issues, and resource needs. Perform other assigned duties. Work Schedule: Full Time; Monday - Friday; 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM may include weekends and holidays Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor/PD99911A Physical Requirements: The position demands continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing.

The work requires the occasional use of heavy-powered cleaning equipment (e.g., wall washers, industrial-type buffers) weighing over 50 pounds. The duties necessitate considerable dexterity, hand, foot, and eye coordination, and concentration as well as visual acuity to see dirt, dust and debris.