Laundry Worker

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in San Diego is seeking a Laundry Worker for the Textile Care Unit. You will receive bulk linen shipments, store linens, and prepare linen orders and special orders for distribution.

Responsibilities include delivering linen to units, marking textiles as government property, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Work schedule is 5:00AM–1:30PM, Wed–Sun.

Qualifications

• There is no education substitute for this position.

Responsibilities

• Receive bulk lots of linens from finishing units and store clean linens.
• Process individual linen orders and prepare orders for shipment to units.
• Deliver linen to units in a timely manner and clean delivery carts prior to stocking.
• Receive and fulfill linen special orders, and deliver requested items promptly.
• Mark textiles (linens, uniforms, scrubs) as government property and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is in the Textile Care Unit of the Environmental Management Services. The incumbent is responsible for receiving bulk lots of linens, storing linens, preparing linen orders and special orders.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for receiving bulk lots of linens from the finishing units. Storing clean linens on storage shelves. Processing individual orders for clean linens for all unites from established quota sheets, and preparing the order for shipment to various units. Delivering linen to units in a timely manner. Cleaning linen delivery carts prior to stocking for distribution.

Receiving telephone calls for linen special orders, and delivering requested items in a timely manner. Responsible for receiving clean uniforms, scrubs, hanging uniforms, scrubs for distribution on uniform dispensing equipment. Marks and/or stencils textiles; i.e. linens, uniforms, scrubs, etc; manually or using marking equipment for identification as government property. Maintaining a clean and safe work environment. All other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 5:00AM-1:30PM, Wednesday-Sunday Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD00254A Physical Requirements: Incumbent works primarily on the clean side of the Textile Care Processing Facility. Is exposed to noise, hot and humid conditions in designated working areas and loading docks. Is exposed to gases and fumes around loading dock areas.

Is exposed to hazards in working above ground level (throughout all levels of the hospital), on slippery surfaces, or in crowded areas. Is exposed to the possibilities of minor cuts and bruises from linen carts and Textile Care machinery.

Requirements & Education

There is no education substitute for this position.

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 $18.66 - $21.77/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.