Healthcare Linen Technician: Efficient Ward Laundry

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Huntington WV VA Medical Center Environmental Management Service seeks a dedicated Laundry Worker to manage washing and linen operations.

Responsibilities include receiving, sorting, pickup, and delivery of clean and soiled linen; operating washers, extractors, and tumblers; and handling flatwork with folding and stacking. The role requires physical stamina and adherence to PPE protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience and training must show knowledge, skills, and ability to perform duties, supported by detailed resume.
• Qualifications evaluated against the OPM Federal Wage System standards.
• Screen-out element: minimal acceptable qualification then further rating; ineligible if not met.
• Volunteer work counts toward qualifying experience and can be credited.
• A full year of work is 35-40 hours per week; hours and weeks clearly documented.

Responsibilities

• Works independently and understands written and verbal instructions to complete duties.
• Provides customer service to ward, clinical, and surgical areas of the medical center.
• Uses carts, baskets and processing equipment; operates ergo power equipment for moving carts.
• Recognizes fabric differences to select appropriate chemicals and washing processes.
• Flats: folds, irons and stacks items, prepares for shipment to using areas.
• Identifies items needing rewash or repair and directs to proper areas for evaluation.
• Ensures cleanliness of patient clothing room, linen area, offices, break room, sewing room and storage rooms; maintains PPE.

Skills

Dexterity and Safety

Operation of Equipment/Machinery

Materials Handling

Technical Practices

Work Practices

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Huntington WV VA Medical Center Environmental Management Service seeks a dedicated Laundry Worker to manage washing and linen operations.

Responsibilities include receiving, sorting, pickup, and delivery of clean and soiled linen; operating washers, extractors, and tumblers; and handling flatwork with folding and stacking. The role requires physical stamina and adherence to PPE protocols.