Laundry Machine Operator

Veterans Health Administration; 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

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position will serve as a Laundry Machine Operator for the Environmental Management Service, Textile Care Facility, at the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include and not limited to Programming microprocessor controls for a 200-, 400-, and 800-pound side loading washer extractors which are equipped with an automatic supply dispenser, automatic steam injection, two speed extractor and manual soap chute.

Load, and unload washers using the Gardner Overhead Monorail Hoisting and Stationary System Monitor automatic laundry product/chemical dispenses to assure washers receive proper quantities of detergents, sours, softeners, and bleach as well as sanitary agents in the appropriate time sequence. Observe washers and dryers during operation for possible malfunctions.

Operate commercial dryers, small piece folders, blanket folders, cross folders/feeders, blanket folders, flatwork ironers, sheet separators and laundry chemical product dispensers. Perform other related functions such as checking water levels, checking soiled linen chutes, transporting soiled linen to sorting area and sorting linen into appropriate category for processing.

Dye linen as required by adding correct amount of measured dye, monitor washroom supply needs, record daily production, and logs related equipment malfunctions for maintenance personnel. Performs additional duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $22.44 – $26.19/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.