Laundry Leader

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Laundry Leader for the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System to oversee laundry and linen operations, including processing, distribution, and equipment use.

You will provide day-to-day technical direction to a multi-grade team. Major duties include leading production, ensuring safety and infection control, coordinating with maintenance and vendors, and managing linen flow and inventory.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience showing ability to perform the duties must be on your resume.
• A valid U.S. state driver's license is required.
• A pre-employment evaluation and physical requirements may be required.

Responsibilities

• Sets pace for production, quality, and safety in linen operations.
• Demonstrates proper linen handling, sterile area procedures, and safe work practices.
• Provides technical guidance on policies, PPE, and linen handling protocols.
• Coordinates collection, containment, and transport of soiled linen per infection control rules.
• Manages rotation and accountability of patient clothing and valuables.
• Initiates repairs and liaises with vendors for chemical injection and automation systems.
• Plans preventive maintenance and monitors equipment usage.
• Loads/unloads linen carts using hydraulic lifts and ensures safe cargo.

Job description

Summary

The position serves as the Laundry Leader for the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS). The employee leads workers engaged in laundry and linen operations - including processing - distribution - equipment operation - and associated support programs. The position performs nonsupervisory laundry and textile care work and provides day-to-day technical direction to a multi grade team.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 09/25/2026. 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 - Driver's License: Must possess a valid U.S. state-issued driver's license. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs - therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested - you will be required to provide a copy of your current - valid state driver's license. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT - Related Experience: 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 Materials Operation of Equipment/Machinery Technical Practices 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. Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Work requires daily walking - standing - bending - reaching - stooping - pushing carts - pulling loads - and lifting items up to 50 pounds. Some administrative work is sedentary. Work Conditions: Work is performed in hot - humid environments with strong odors - noise - moving machinery - and potential exposure to infectious materials and chemicals. PPE is mandatory. Work involves confined spaces and mechanical hazards requiring strict adherence to safety procedures.

• Major duties include: Works alongside staff and sets the pace for production - quality - and compliance with safety and infection control procedures


• Demonstrates proper work methods for linen handling - sterile area procedures - equipment operation - and safe work practices


• Provides technical guidance - answers questions on policies - PPE - task procedures - and linen handling protocols


• Ensures proper collection - containment - and transportation of soiled linen from clinical users to the laundry plant following infection control and PPE requirements


• Manages rotation - accountability - and tracking of patient clothing and valuables - including safe access procedures


• Initiates work orders for needed repairs and maintains liaison with vendor technicians and contractors supporting chemical injection systems and automation platforms


• Coordinates preventive maintenance scheduling - reports performance deficiencies - and monitors equipment usage


• Loads and unloads linen carts using hydraulic lifts and secures cargo safely


• Addresses operational issues such as linen shortages - delivery disruptions - equipment malfunctions - and process deviations


• Oversees uniform distribution - scrub operations - and the Scrub X automated dispensing system - including data updates - user troubleshooting - and training


• Provides data collection and summary information to assist management in planning - procurement - and budgeting


• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 6:00 a.m


• - 2:30 p.m (work hours may be further discussed during the interview)


• Virtual: This is not a virtual position Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Leader/PD803650 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers


• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest


• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran


• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community


• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.