Laundry Worker

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The VA North Texas Health Care System is seeking a Linen Technician in the Textile Care and Linen Distribution Section of the Environmental Management Service. The duties involve the receipt, storage, collection and distribution of all linen items in use at the facility.

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date. A full year of work is considered as 35-40 hours per week; part-time experience will be credited accordingly.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties; must be supported by detailed descriptions on the resume.

Responsibilities

• Receipt, storage, collection and distribution of all linen items in use.

Job description

The Primary Purpose of the Position is:

The duties of this position involve the receipt, storage, collection and distribution of all linen items in use that the VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS).

The Organization Location of the Position is:

Textile Care and Linen Distribution Section, Environmental Management Service, VA North Texas Health Care System.

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 the 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
• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Knowledge of Materials
• Operation of Equipment/Machinery
• 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.