Laundry Machine Operator Leader

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fort Meade (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Laundry leadership role at Veterans Health Administration in Fort Meade, SD. You will supervise a small team of Laundry Workers and Laundry Machine Operators, ensuring timely and quality completion of daily laundry operations in the facility.

The job highlights on-the-job training, safe work practices, and reporting to the Supervisor Laundry Operations Specialist. Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm, with duties including equipment operation in the absence of a regular operator.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a laundry environment.
• Knowledge of safe operation of laundry machinery.
• Ability to train new staff.

Responsibilities

• Leads employees in daily assignments and monitors the quality of work being performed.
• Distributes and balances the workload among employees in accordance with established work flow or job specialization.
• Assures timely accomplishment of the assigned workload.
• Monitors progress of work and makes day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities.
• Instructs employees in specific tasks and job techniques.
• Gives on-the-job training to new employees with emphasis on safe work habits.
• Operates all power equipment, washer/extractors, dryers, or any laundry related equipment in the absence of the regular machine operator.
• Reports to the Supervisor Laundry Operations Specialist on performance and training needs of employees.
• Maintains records of work accomplishments and prepares production reports.

Skills

Leadership

Supervising teams

Safety training

Equipment operation

Tools

Washer/Extractors

Dryers

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position exists in the textile care services section of the Black Hills VA Health Care System. The position functions as a leader over a team of Laundry Workers and Laundry Machine Operators ensuring smooth function of various laundry operations.

Key Responsibilities

Duties: Leads other employees in daily assignments and monitors the quality of work being performed. Distributes and balances the workload among employees in accordance with established work flow or job specialization. Assures timely accomplishment of the assigned workload. Monitor progress of work and makes day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities. Instructs employees in specific tasks and job techniques.

Gives on-the-job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures and practices in conjunction with training program provided by the Supervisor Laundry Operations Specialist, with strong emphasis on safe work habits. Operates all power equipment, washer/extractors, dryers, or any laundry related equipment in the absence of the regular machine operator to cover any vacant positions due to vacations, sick leave, etc.

Reports to the Supervisor Laundry Operations Specialist on performance, progress, and training needs of employees. Maintains records of work accomplishments and prepares production reports as required. Resolves informal concerns of employees and refers others to the Supervisor Laundry Operations Specialist.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Machine Operator Leader/PD568-206400 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: 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.

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 $24.72 – $28.84/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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