Laundry Worker

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Houston seeks a Laundry Worker to ensure linens and uniforms are maintained in a clean, aseptic condition.

The role involves performing rotated and standard laundry tasks to support hospital operations and patient care. Applicants should demonstrate evidence of training or experience equivalent to the job requirements, with formal evaluation under the OPM Federal Wage System standards.

Qualifications

• Experience or training showing ability to perform laundry duties is acceptable.
• Ability to maintain linens and uniforms in clean, aseptic condition.
• Applicants evaluated under federal qualification standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform rotated and standard laundry procedures for linens and uniforms.
• Maintain cleanliness and aseptic conditions of fabrics and equipment.
• Follow instructions and safety practices, with minimal supervision.

Skills

Dexterity

Safety

Interpret Instructions

Equipment Operation

Technical Practices

Work Practices

Tools

Blueprint Reading

Job description

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.

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.