USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Environmental Services Technician Leader
Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$20.17/hr - $23.53/hrThe Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center is seeking an Environmental Services Technician Leader to oversee a team of Environmental Services Technicians. The role involves leading housekeeping operations, waste management, and training staff to ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety within the facility.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assisting with the delegation of duties on a daily and a project-by-project basis
Coordinating work with supervisors of other services within the positions area of jurisdiction so as not to interrupt patient care or other activities
Cleaning all patient areas and corridor spaces throughout the medical center, operating rooms, and all other areas as assigned
Planning and scheduling daily and weekly assignments, taking into consideration the availability of personnel and equipment to meet established priorities
Determining the equipment and cleaning materials needed for each job
Training staff to ensure the use of patient centered care principles in terms of customer service to patients, family members, and personnel
Providing on-the job training for co-workers and new employees
Keepings subordinates abreast of proper methods, procedures and uses of equipment and supplies
Ensuring all safety regulations and procedures are observed and may on occasion be required to conduct training classes on specific safety issues
Inspecting assigned areas to assure the timely accomplishment of employee assignments, sanitation levels are maintained, equipment properly cared for and that associated housekeeping objectives are accomplished in an expedient and timely manner
Performing related duties as required
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a probationary/trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest
Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations
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
Incumbent must be able to continually stand, bend, and stoop and reach while performing regular duties
Must be able to lift or carry objects weighting approximately 50 pounds
Occasionally move and control heavy equipment, push loads weighing up to 700 pounds and work from ladders
Mostly works indoors in adequately heated, lighted and ventilated area
Care is required to avoid serious injuries when working on ladders, lifting heavy or when using heavy equipment
Preferred
Ability to lead and supervise in general housekeeping, waste management, in addition will also perform general housekeeping duties with EMS
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
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