Laundry Worker

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Laundry Worker to assist in ensuring cleanliness and availability of linen for various healthcare wards and clinics. This role involves physical tasks requiring strength and stamina, managing deliveries, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar facilities and the ability to operate necessary machinery while following strict safety and hygiene protocols.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate physical ability to lift heavy loads (up to 700 pounds).
• Past experience in a similar role, including any volunteer work, is beneficial.
• Ability to operate laundry machinery effectively and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and loads carts of clean linen for delivery to wards and clinics.
• Handles requests for additional linen and maintains appropriate records.
• Performs routine maintenance on laundry equipment.

Skills

Physical Strength

Reliability

Attention to Detail

Job description

Summary

Employee will serve as a Laundry Worker aligned under Environmental Management Service located at the Veterans Healthcare Administration in Hampton - Virginia. Incumbent will separate and fold linen into appropriate categories prior to delivering to wards and clinics. When assigned - he/she will deliver clean linen from the Linen Section to clinics and/or units according to established quotas and predetermined schedules.

Qualifications

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: Interpret Instructions - Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Materials Operation of Equipment/Machinery Physical Strength Reliability And Dependability 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.

Duties

• Duties include - but may not be limited to the following: Prepares and loads carts of clean linen for delivery to wards - clinics - and other areas
• and loads carts according to established linen quotas
• Handles telephone requests for additional linen and maintains records of all such requests
• Performs all duties in accordance with station policies - procedures - regulations - and standards applicable to the laundry section
• Operates the flatwork spreader/feeder - ironer - folder - and stacker/conveyor
• and operates industrial dryers - a small piece folder - and garment tunnel finisher
• Unloads industrial washers and operates lift stations - index switches - and rail sling systems
• Sorts soiled linen by classification and degree of soil and follows all established procedures
• Performs routine care and maintenance of machines and equipment (i.e. - tightening nuts and bolts and/or greasing/oiling fittings and wheels)
• and inspects linens for damage - stained items - etc
• Maintains production counts and inventory records of all supplies
• Follows established safety and infection control procedures
• and keeps the assigned work area clean and free of debris
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: 1st shift: Thursday-Monday - 0700- 530 and 2nd shift: Monday - Friday 1430-2300 Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD3056A Physical Requirements: Employee must use proper body mechanics and coordination
• must possess the strength and stamina for doing heavy physical tasks for long periods of time
• and must be able to handle loaded carts weighing up to 700 pounds and lift loads over 50 pounds
• Employee uses provided safety garments during the performance of all assigned duties
• Laundries are extremely noisy and usually hot and humid
• Workers are exposed to noise - vibrations - and atmospheric conditions associated with a textile care setting
• Requires continuous walking on concrete floors - stooping - bending - pushing - pulling - and lifting
• In the possibility of exposure to laundry from patients with contagious diseases - workers wear protective masks - gloves - and gowns
• Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory - qualification - and performance requirements are met
• Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level
• This occupation is currently approved for a Veterans Health Administration enterprise-wide Critical Skills Incentive (CSI)
• Candidates may be eligible for a lump sum CSI
• The amount of lump sum CSI is determined based on appointment date and may be pro-rated as determined by the end date of the CSI
• Eligible candidates will be required to sign a service agreement agreeing to an obligated service period and failure to complete the obligated service period may result in a debt for the unearned portion of the CSI