Laundry Operations Specialist

Veterans Health Administration; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is seeking a Laundry Operations Specialist in the Environmental Management Service. The role oversees textile care, contract oversight, budgeting and reporting to ensure compliant and efficient operations.

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, 80 hours per pay period, with possible extended hours based on center needs. On-site position at the Battle Creek facility.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) with responsibility for planning, budgeting, and managing EMS contracts.
• Advise on textile care modalities and evaluate data validity and performance.
• Review operations to identify short- and long-term objectives for improved EMS performance.
• Monitor compliance with FAR and ensure contractor performance meets criteria.
• Analyze stock levels, budget for inventory, and manage laundry plant operations.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Laundry Operations Specialist. The Laundry Operations Specialist will function in the Environmental Management Service.

Key Responsibilities

Duties for this position may include The incumbent is the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) having full administrative and managerial responsibilities for planning, budgeting, developing and effectively managing the Environmental Management Service (EMS) service contracts The incumbent, as the top advisor on textile care modalities, is responsible for review and analyze data to determine its validity and evaluate the status of the textile management and control functions.

This evaluation shall identify the priority of need, i.e., short-term actions and long-term direction for future objectives for improved operations The incumbent must be knowledgeable on the operation and use of all laundry equipment in the Textile Processing Plant.

The incumbent will use and create reports with excel, access and Central Office software to meet the initiatives set forth by Central Office and local management Incumbent monitors the contract to ensure compliance within the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and maintains accuracy throughout the scope of work, as to avoid failure to meet the criteria of a minimally acceptable level of performance by the contractor.

Incumbent analyzes stock levels, uses schedules to determine funds required and executes budget plans for assigned inventory Laundry plant operations including Transportation, Utilities, Laundry Plant Equipment Configuration, Chemical Storage and Containment, and Hazardous Waste Disposal Incumbent ensures and provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.

The incumbent handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customers constructively and appropriately. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00AM to 3:30PM. 80 hours per pay period (2weeks). Hours may be rotated or extended based on the needs of the Medical Center and our Veterans. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Laundry Operations Specialist/PD915650 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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 $89508 – $116362/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

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