Summary This position is located within the Environmental Management Services (EMS) at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Housekeeping Aid Leader reports directly to the Housekeeping Supervisor. The leader as a regular and recurring part of their job, on a substantial full time continuing basis, lead three or more workers to accomplish trades and labor work or train them in nonsupervisory work of a trade and laboring occupation. Responsibilities Leader Duties: Passing on to other workers the instructions received from Supervisors and getting work started, e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group lead. Working along with other workers and setting the pace. Demonstrating proper work methods. Seeing to it that needed plans, materials, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations. Obtaining needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up during the work. Maintaining current knowledge, and answering questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives. Seeing to it that there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy. Leads and training Housekeeping Aids, WG-2's in assigned unit in nonsupervisory work of the housekeeping occupation. He/she leads the work of Housekeeping Aids in a variety of tasks involving sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, mopping and waxing floors; cleaning surfaces, window interiors, bathroom fixtures, and carpets and sanitation of patient, procedure, operating and waiting rooms and other clinical and public spaces located throughout the facility. Responsible for assisting the Housekeeping Supervisor with the daily functions of work and staff responsibilities to ensure work assignments are complete to the highest level of cleanliness and in a timely manner. Ability to assist training non-supervisory staff on the Service's Standard Operating Procedures and work closely with the supervisor to ensure all staff meets required competency training compliance. Performs and trains non-supervisory staff on processes and practices of performing bedmaking duties as required and/or directed by the supervisor. Incumbent must be able to organize any and all phases of the unit to respond to urgent situations while maintaining job effectiveness. Work Schedule: 40 hours a week, Tuesday - Saturday. 3rd shift 12:00 am - 8:30 am (Night Shift 10% pay increase) (More information about Night Shift Differential for Federal Wage System Employees) Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid (Leader)/PD11722A Physical Requirements: Duties require constant physical demands such as bending, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying and reaching. Incumbent consistently lifts from zero (0) - fifty (50) pounds. The incumbent must climb ladders to clean overhead equipment and operate heavy duty commercial cleaning equipment that requires eye, hand and body coordination. Working Conditions: Incumbent normally works in a controlled environment with regulated head, light and ventilation. He/she is exposed to organic materials such as blood, infectious organisms and disagreeable odors. The incumbent is required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) and/or safety gear. Perks of a Housekeeping Career 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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: Without more than normal supervision 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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. 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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. 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. 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.