Laundry Worker

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Bay Pines (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The VA Medical Center’s Environmental Management Services is seeking a Laundry Worker to perform linen distribution and processing for patients and other customers. The role works under the direct supervision of the Laundry Operations Manager, with duties including weighing and sorting materials for processing and distributing textiles across the Medical Center and off-site facilities.

Applicants should show evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties, with qualifications

Qualifications

• No specific amount of training required, but must demonstrate ability through resume descriptions.
• Applicants will be rated according to OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Responsibilities

• Linen distribution and processing for patients and other customers.
• Weigh and sort materials to be processed.
• Distribute textiles throughout the Medical Center and to off-site facilities.
• Operate laundry/textile processing equipment following procedures and safety rules.

Job description

This position is located within the Environmental Management Services (EMS) of the VA Medical Center. This position is under the direct supervision of the Laundry Operations Manager. The Laundry Worker performs a wide array of linen distribution and processing functions for patients and other customers to include textile processing and linen distribution, weighing and sorting the materials to be processed correctly and distributed throughout the Medical Center and to off‑site facilities.

To qualify for this position,

applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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 OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT:

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:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of Materials
• Operation of Job Family Specify Equipment, Machinery, etc.
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)

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.