Laundry Worker

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System seeks a Laundry Worker to operate in the Laundry and Dry Cleaning Section within the Environmental Management Service. Training is provided; shifts may vary.

Duties include work on both soiled and clean/finish sides of the laundry area while adhering to procedures and safety standards. Applicants should meet the screening and qualification requirements by the closing date, and demonstrate the ability to read, interpret, and follow written and oral directions

Qualifications

• No specific length of training is required, but you must show evidence of training or experience.
• Applicants are evaluated under OPM Federal Wage System standards.
• Must be able to read and interpret written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to work with limited supervision and follow safety precautions.
• Ability to communicate with hospital staff, patients and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Work in the laundry area on both soiled and clean/finish sides.
• Follow standard operating procedures and supervisor instructions.
• Perform duties with attention to safety and quality.

Skills

Reading directions

Written & oral instructions

Communication with staff/patients

Dexterity & safety

Ability to work with limited-supervis

Job description

The Laundry Worker works in the Laundry and Dry Cleaning Section of the Environmental Management Service at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The employee receives intensive on-the-job training for a variety of tasks and may work any of the approved shifts and/or work areas. Duties may include working on both the soiled linen side as well as the clean or finish side of the laundry area.

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:

WG-1:

• Likelihood Of Success in Assignments Which Require Interest, Motivation, And Readiness To Do Simple Work
• Ability To Handle Weights And Loads
• Ability To Follow Oral Directions
• Dexterity And Safety

WG-2:

• Ability to Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Operation Of Machinery/Equipment
• Work Practices
• Technical Practices
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, Etc.
• Knowledge Of Materials
• Dexterity And Safety

Preferred Experience: No previous industrial laundry work experience is necessary. Incumbent must possess the ability to visually read directions and signs. Incumbent must have the ability to communicate effectively with hospital staff, patients, and visitors. Performs duties in accordance with standard operating procedures and policies in addition to general instructions from the supervisor and Environmental Management Section. Incumbent must be able to interpret and follow written and oral instructions. Incumbent must possess the ability to work with limited supervision following all safety precautions. Incumbent must be understanding and tolerant of the temperament of patients, visitors, and employees.

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.

Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. The work requires continuous body and arm movement, walking, standing, twisting, bending and pushing. Incumbent must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, be able to work from a ladder, and be able to push loaded carts through hallways and on/off elevators. Must be able to visually inspect linens and be able to hear bells and alarms on equipment.

Working Conditions: Laundries are extremely noisy and usually hot and humid. Workers are exposed to the possibility of bruises from carts or machinery. If required to sort laundry from patients with contagious diseases, workers wear protective masks, gloves, and gowns. When working in the receiving area the employee may be exposed to drafts from open doors.