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Housekeeping Aid Leader
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 52 days ago
On-site Grand Junction, CO $19.8 – $23.1/hr Apply by Aug 17, 2026 Custodial Working ESFJESFPESTPISFP Hospitality
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This position is located within Environmental Management Services (EMS) of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. The Housekeeping Aid Lead is responsible for leading and overseeing the duties of Housekeeping Aids in the performance of housekeeping related services in the various areas of the medical center.
What You'll Do
- →The position is a working leader for housekeeping operations throughout the VA Medical Center(s).
- →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 and other facility units in a clean, organized and sanitary condition.
- →The position is guided by EMS and Medical Center policies and procedures, VA regulations and verbal instructions from EMS Management.
- →The leader communicates instructions from the Supervisor to the employees and then validates the completion of the work assigned.
- →The position coordinates projects with nurses and other area supervisors to ensure work timely and successful completion.
- →This position sets the pace of each task, demonstrates methods and techniques and provides direction to assigned employees in their proper usage is cleaning supplies and equipment.
- →Ensures all tasks are complete and deadlines are met.
- →The Housekeeping Aid Leader 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.
- →This position reports progress of employees to the Supervisor and makes recommendations as necessary, on all matters to include the progress of work, any infractions of policies and procedures, and assures all safety compliance.
- →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 dispensers.The position makes beds and turns mattresses.
- →May be required to take the lead in textile distribution and inventory management, uniform management and Patient Assistance Program; provides on-the-job training to all employees assigned Identifies and recommends to the Supervisor employees that need remedial training based on observations made in the work site.
- →May be required to move furniture and set up conference rooms for meetings, trainings or other events.
- →Additionally, the position scrubs, strips, refinishes, and polishes floors by using hand operated and industrial equipment.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's 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) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: 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.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Benefits
- ★Perks of a Housekeeping Aid - Environmental Services Technician Career Total Rewards Info A smoke/drug-free workplace.
- ★A child care subsidy program.
- ★Free parking or transit subsidy programs at most locations.
- ★Flexible work schedules and shifts Workforce and leadership development programs Career enhancement opportunities Dining options and a tax-free retail store.
- ★Enhance to emphasize career development / training / career expansion.
- ★Click the "Learn more about this agency" link below to discover the perks and benefits of a Housekeeping - Environmental Service career!
Personality Fit
Job ID: 66873c37-8197-4fbc-b548-f72e7b083ca2
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