Laundry Worker

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The VA Illiana Healthcare System in Danville, IL seeks a staff member in the Environmental Management Service. The incumbent performs under the supervision of the Linen Supervisor and EMS Chief, often working independently according to established procedures and directives.

Responsibilities include maintaining records when adding or removing textile items for the annual reporting requirement, following safety and dexterity practices, and ensuring accurate interpretation of instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records when adding or removing textile items for the annual reporting requirement.
• Follow set procedures and directives to perform duties independently when possible.

Job description

This position is located in the Environmental Management Service at the VA Illiana Healthcare System in Danville IL. Incumbent performs under the supervision of the Linen Supervisor and Environmental Management Service Chief. Incumbent usually performs independently in accordance with set procedures and directives. Incumbent maintains records when adding or removing textile items for the annual reporting requirement.

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:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Technical Practices
• Work Practices

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.