Laundry Worker Leader

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Oklahoma manages Linen Processing within Environmental Management Service.

The Laundry Worker Leader guides a crew of eight, supporting the Laundry Supervisor and ensuring efficient, safe processing of linens for the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System. The role involves training, scheduling, and coordinating with processing facilities, with travel to campuses and clinics as needed, and requires strong physical capability and compliance with safety

Qualifications

• Experience or training evidence showing ability to perform the duties.
• Ability to interpret instructions and work sequences and to lead others.

Responsibilities

• Perform supervisory duties in the Laundry Worker Supervisor's absence.
• Restocks Automated Linen and Scrub machines.
• Receive, sort, and mark soiled linen and apparel.
• Perform minor machine maintenance.
• Process industrial linens and uniforms.
• Maintain inventory records and logs for reporting.
• Train others on safety and proper handling of soiled linens.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Safety procedures

Linen handling

Communication

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Summary

The Laundry Worker Leader will provide support to the Laundry Supervisor via Linen Processing - Leadership Support - and various duties in Environmental Management Service for the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System. This position will lead a group of 8 laundry workers in safe - efficient - and economical processing of an annual workload of approximately 750 -000 lbs. of linens at the Jack C. Montgomery VAMC and Ernest Childers VA Outpatient Clinic.

Summary

The Laundry Worker Leader will provide support to the Laundry Supervisor via Linen Processing - Leadership Support - and various duties in Environmental Management Service for the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System. This position will lead a group of 8 laundry workers in safe - efficient - and economical processing of an annual workload of approximately 750 -000 lbs. of linens at the Jack C. Montgomery VAMC and Ernest Childers VA Outpatient Clinic.

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: Ability to Interpret Instructions - Specifications - etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading) Ability to Lead or Supervise Dexterity (Assembly - Disassembly - Reassembly - etc.) Knowledge of Materials Operation of Job Family Specify Equipment - Machinery - etc. Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat - Clean - and in Order) 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

• The Laundry Worker Leader will perform supervisory duties in Laundry Worker Supervisor's absence
• Additional duties include but are not limited to the following tasks: Restocks the Automated Linen and Scrub machines
• Receiving - sorts - and marks soiled linen and apparel
• Performs minor machine maintenance
• Processes industrial linens - employee uniforms and patient wearing apparel
• Completes assignment - assignment changes and/or work
• Ensures laundry schedule to include linen items - materials - chemicals - and tools are available
• Communicates changes in process - policy - and work assignments
• Maintains statistics - records - and logs for inventory and reporting
• Communicate instructions on work sequence - procedures - methods - and deadlines
• Identifies and sorts laundry items received from a processing facility based on purpose
• Restocks supplies as needed to perform job duties
• Sorts special processing items - such as - pillows - wool blankets - and surgery and isolation linen for distribution
• Trains others on safe - proper handling of soiled linens - use of cleaning materials - tools and industrial laundry equipment
• Recognizes and reports to safety issues and/or problems with equipment - machinery - supplies - and staffing
• Observes safety signs - directions and instructions
• Stays informed on current laundry procedures - policies - instructions - and other directives
• Provides on-the-job training on safety - work sequence - use of materials - tools and equipment
• Uses or experience using computer software such as spreadsheets and processing programs such a Word and Excel may perform driving of an automobile and is expected to obtain GSA approvals for vehicle usage
• Work may involve travel to campuses and community-based outpatient clinics to provide training
• Work Schedule: 6:00am to 2:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker Leader/PD144960 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 - standing - working in cramped positions - and climbing
• Work requires frequent lifting and moving heavy items weighing 40 to 50 pounds
• Occasionally lifts objects weighing over 50 pounds
• Work requires visual acuity to assure completion of tasks in acceptably clean and aseptic manner
• Work requires the pushing and pulling of wheeled carts that weight up to 650 lbs
• Occasionally will be required to drive to other Eastern Oklahoma VA - CBOC facilities - when needed - driver's license is required for duties
• Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level 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
• Incumbent generally works in a well-ventilated - air-conditioned - and well-lighted area
• However - incumbent is constantly exposed to potential contamination and unclean surroundings
• Many tasks require muscular effort and hand to eye coordination
• Prolonged walking and standing are required
• Incumbent 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 strong physical capabilities and the ability to focus
• Must be able to work independently and under stressful conditions
• Incumbent may be exposed to hazardous materials and/or diseases as part of duties.