Laundry Worker

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Laundry Worker for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The role involves working in the Laundry and Dry Cleaning Section, with on-the-job training and potential shifts or work areas across the department.

Duties include operating laundry equipment, handling soiled and clean linen, inspecting for stains, and restocking items as needed. Schedule is Monday to Friday, 4:45am–1:15pm, with potential for promotion to WG-2 after meeting

Responsibilities

• Operates hydraulic cart dump machine, digital scale, conveyor and pneumatic rail system.
• Removes and transports soiled linen throughout the hospital and designated laundry chute rooms.
• Empties linen bags and sorts linen into the proper bins while wearing PPE.
• Folds rough dry linens such as pajamas, gowns, bathrobes and blankets.
• Inspects surgical linens for stains and imperfections and removes lint.
• Operates ironer, blanket folder, small piece folder and TS delivery system.
• Delivers and restocks clean linen and assists in Sterile Processing Section.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include: Operates hydraulic cart dump machine, digital scale, conveyor and pneumatic rail system. Removes and transports soiled linen throughout the hospital and designated laundry chute rooms. Empties linen bags and sorts linen into the proper bins while wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Folds rough dry linens; pajamas, gowns, bathrobes, blankets, washcloths, mattress pads, etc.

Vigilantly inspects surgical linens for stains and imperfections, and removes all lint. Operates equipment such as ironer, blanket folder, small piece folder and TS delivery system. Shakes out, straightens and feeds linen into the spreader and flatwork ironer, blanket machine and small piece folder. Stacks in prescribed numbers and proper areas. Prepares linen packs for autoclave in Sterile Processing Section (SPS).

Assembles and wraps Operating Room (OR) linens according to specifications. Delivers and restocks clean linen throughout the hospital. Cleans and inks marking machine as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 4:45am - 1:15pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD618-60266A and PD618-60267A Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level, WG‑2, 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.

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $19.15 – $24.48/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-04.

How many openings are available?

There are 5 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.