Automation-Driven Laundry Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma City VA Health Care System, part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Laundry Machine Operator to manage large-capacity washer extractors and associated chemical dispensers. The role involves monitoring automated systems, loading/unloading linen, and ensuring proper sanitization cycles are followed.

Work hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. The environment requires careful attention to equipment and safety protocols within a busy healthcare laundry facility.

Responsibilities

• Program microprocessor controls for 200-, 400-, and 800-pound side loading washer extractors with automatic supply dispenser, steam injection, two-speed extractor, and manual soap chute.
• Load and unload washers using the overhead hoisting and station- ary system; operate automatic chemical dispensers to ensure proper quantities of detergents and sanitizers and monitor correct time sequences; observe equipment for malfunctions.
• Operate commercial dryers, folders, ironers, and related equipment; check water levels, sort soiled linen, and transport/organize linen by category for processing.
• Dye linen as required, monitor washroom supplies, record daily production and equipment malfunctions for maintenance; perform other duties as assigned.

Tools

Gardner Overhead Monorail System

Commercial Laundry Equipment

Job description

The Oklahoma City VA Health Care System, part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Laundry Machine Operator to manage large-capacity washer extractors and associated chemical dispensers. The role involves monitoring automated systems, loading/unloading linen, and ensuring proper sanitization cycles are followed.

Work hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. The environment requires careful attention to equipment and safety protocols within a busy healthcare laundry facility.