Laundry Worker

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Healthcare options

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Laundry Worker to maintain linens and uniforms in a clean, aseptic condition within the Medical Center. The role covers operating washers and dryers, handling textiles, and following infection control protocols.

Responsibilities include stocking, distributing finished items, and complying with safety and VA policies. Shift options vary; physical tasks require lifting and standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience showing ability to perform duties.
• Rated against OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
• Minimum acceptable qualifications determined by screen-out element and job elements.

Responsibilities

• Operate washers, extractors, and dryers safely and efficiently.
• Follow infection control and OSHA guidelines in all stages.
• Safeguard textiles, equipment, and supplies for assigned area.
• Deliver finished textiles to appropriate storage or distribution points.
• Read, interpret directions and VA policies related to the job.
• Load and unload linen carts, manage distribution schedules.

Skills

Safety compliance

Infection control

Equipment operation

Manual handling

Quality awareness

Tools

Washer/dryer

Garment finisher

Spreader/feeder/ironer

Conveyor stacker

Job description

Summary
As a Laundry Worker in the Medical Center to perform a wide variety of rotated - standard - related practices and procedures to maintain the availability of linens and uniforms in a visually clean and aseptic condition.

Summary
As a Laundry Worker in the Medical Center to perform a wide variety of rotated - standard - related practices and procedures to maintain the availability of linens and uniforms in a visually clean and aseptic condition.
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: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions - Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Operation of Equipment/Machinery Technical Practices Without more than normal supervision 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: Works in a safe manner - adhering to established safety policies and reporting any hazardous or potential hazardous conditions to management Ensures continuous and safe operations
• incumbent will follow all infection control - OSHA requirements and Joint commission guidelines when staging washed carts - loading and unloading washer/ extractors - small washers - dryers - and garment finisher
• Safeguards textile equipment - materials and supplies for his/her assigned area
• Assists with the test piece program by delivering the test piece to the washman after each load processed
• Operates side equipment - including garment finisher - small washer - large and small dryers - spreader/feeder/ironer/folder - stacker conveyor - small and large piece folders - and how to operate the light table
• Responsible for correct operations of the dryers - small washer - pneumatic lift system - garment finisher and timely delivery of finished textiles when required
• Serves as an operator Operates the lift and rail system to correctly direct the proper linen pulled from washer/extractors to appropriate rail storage - to be dried or ironed Selects the correct linen to be dried to ensure linen flow on the production floor is continuous Understands various chemical agents used to ensure they are properly used to prevent damage to linens - uniforms and any other textiles processed
• Inspectors and packages for all Operating and Sterile Procedure linen Understands Infection Control measures are to be maintained between soiled side operations and clean textiles - and uses proper aseptic techniques including proper hand hygiene
• Responds to changing linen requirements - as necessary Read and understand written direction - to be able to carry out VA policies and procedures as they are related to the job
• Receiving - weighing - and marking soiled linen and apparel for transport Receives and adheres to specific instructions for each new task
• Processing uniforms and scrubs by operating steam tunnel and assures availability for uniform and scrub issue areas
• Accurately fill linen orders for distribution by neatly placing linen items on designated racks or carts and by following established distribution schedules Uses proper handling - dilution and selection of chemicals - tools and equipment for assigned duties Loads linen carts onto automated delivery bases and program computer system for dispatch to appropriate location following established schedules
• Unloads linen carts from automated delivery bases and deliver to designated delivery locations
• Work Schedule: TBD/ Monday - Friday (6:00am - 2:30pm / 7:00am-3:30pm /8:00am-4:30pm/2:30pm-11:00pm / 3:30pm-12:00md) (subject to change based on the needs of the service)
• Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD04159A Physical Requirements: Most tasks require varying degrees of muscular effort and hand-to-eye coordination to assure safe and efficient use of equipment and supplies
• Work requires frequent bending or stooping - prolonged walking - and standing
• Frequently lifts laundry items weighing up to 25 lbs
• and occasionally items weighing over 30 lbs
• Work requires visual acuity to assure completion of tasks in acceptably clean and aseptic manner
• Working Conditions: Generally works in a well-ventilated - airconditioned - and well-lighted area
• He/She follows predetermined work procedures but must determine independently when a job is done well
• However - he/she is constantly exposed to potential contamination and unclean surroundings and must be able to understand and follow procedures
• The work environment demands the ability to focus
• Must be able to work independently and under stressful conditions.