OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who served our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your Country's service. If you are transitioning from the military or a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA. The VA is committed to hiring Veterans. The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission. America's Veterans need you!["***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major duties include, but not limited to: Advises, supervises, or performs work involving the development, coordination, direction, and management of hospital housekeeping operations and personnel; Plans, organizes, conducts, and manages an effective hospital housekeeping program; Maintains environmental sanitation within acceptable levels of bacteriological and visual cleanliness conducted by environmental personnel; Oversees all laundry and linen services; Manages a linen delivery system with local contractors for the cleaning of linen, inventory, and employee uniforms; Orders and distributes uniforms for selected personnel; Establishes work standards and develops/revises work-flow procedures; Reviews, analyzes, and provides recommendations regarding Environment of Care (EOC) practices and criteria in all administrative and clinical areas; Participates on workgroups, conference calls, Microsoft Teams, and multiple committees; Performs assignments and projects concerning the operations of a healthcare delivery system; Uses data, analytical methods, and procedures to analyze problems, implement solutions, and evaluate impact; Supervises housekeeping operations and oversees the cleaning and disinfecting of the hospital campus; Determines the need for specialized cleaning supplies, equipment, and methods for ensuring an adequate EOC for humans and animals; Oversees contracts related to pest control services; Establishes standards, schedules, and completes reports to ensure proper precautions and regulatory agency requirements are met; Develops and maintains an effective waste removal program; Interviews and selects applicants for appointment and promotion, evaluates performance, maintains discipline, trains, orients, and motivates employees; Plans and schedules work to gain the most effective and efficient utilization of personnel to achieve the operational goals of the service; Performs related duties as required. Work Schedule: Full-Time; Monday through Friday; 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved. Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process."]