Housekeeping Aid Supervisor

Housekeeping Aid Supervisor

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Canandaigua, New York

Salary Range: $27.7 - $31.73 Per Hour

Job Summary: This position is located within Environmental Services (EVS) of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). The primary purpose of this position is to exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in supporting and performing tasks associated with the EMS goals and objectives. Tours of duty may vary depending on the internal department needs with weekdays, weekends, day and evening sift schedules.

Major Duties:

• Major Duties: Assigning staff for routine and non routine on a daily and project by project basis. Reorganizing work schedules efficiently to ensure work is accomplished in a timely manner. Coordinate work with supervisors of other services within the position area of jurisdiction and not to interrupt patient care. Cleaning patient areas, and corridor spaces throughout the medical center, operating rooms, and all other areas assigned. Assuring efficient and economical accomplishment of work assignments of subordinate within established policies and schedules set by higher levels of supervision. Plan daily and weekly assignments, scheduling period work areas of responsibility, taking into consideration the availability of personnel and equipment. Train staff and ensure they are using patient centered care principles in terms of customer service to patients, family members and personnel. On the job training for subordinates upon individual needs. Provide special direction to new employees. Scheduled regular meetings with staff to provide information on new directives or procedures. Keeps supervisor informed of staff condition, unusual occurrences or other matters that should be brought to their attention. Keep staff abreast of proper methods, equipment use and procedures. Ensures all safety regulations are being followed. Approves leave requests for subordinates, counsels employees and recommends disciplinary actions to higher level supervisor. Routinely inspects areas to ensure timely completion, sanitation levels are maintained, equipment properly cared for and Housekeeping objectives are maintained. Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm, Sunday-Thursday Position Description Title/PD#: 99911S Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

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: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise 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.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/11/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12902160. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-11