Entry-Level Linen Distribution Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an entry-level Laundry Worker at the VAMC Milwaukee, Wisconsin Linen Distribution – Textile Care Program, within the Facility Management Division.

The role involves distributing linen, handling soiled items, and operating trucks and carts in a busy hospital setting. The position requires lifting heavy loads, long periods of standing and walking, and strict safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience not limited to a specific length; you must show training or experience demonstrating ability to perform duties.
• Qualifications evaluated by OPM Federal Wage System standards; screen-out element may apply.

Responsibilities

• The Laundry Worker in the Distribution Section handles assembly and distribution of linen.
• Ensure safe performance of duties and report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Collect soiled linen from user areas and station; collect soiled uniforms from locker rooms.
• Assemble clean linen onto exchange carts and deliver carts to user areas.
• Identify linen categories for proper types and quantities according to quotas.
• Load/unload vehicles used for transport of linen; answer linen service inquiries by phone.
• Assist with special linen requests and employee uniform exchange window.
• Provide coverage in Patient Effects and Lost and Found as needed.
• Participate in Semi-Annual Consolidated Linen Inventory by counting items on hand.
• Work schedule: Full-time Sat-Wed 8:00-4:30; off Thu-Fri; heavy physical tasks including lifting over 50 lbs.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an entry-level Laundry Worker at the VAMC Milwaukee, Wisconsin Linen Distribution – Textile Care Program, within the Facility Management Division.

The role involves distributing linen, handling soiled items, and operating trucks and carts in a busy hospital setting. The position requires lifting heavy loads, long periods of standing and walking, and strict safety protocols.