Surgical Linen Technician | Industrial Sewing & Repairs

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC, seeks a Linen Technician in Environmental Management Service.

You will mend and repair surgical linens and clothing using industrial sewing and related equipment, and fabricate specialty linen items for patient care areas. The role requires handling a variety of fabrics, operating multiple machines, maintaining storage and inventory, and ensuring quality and appearance of finished items.

Qualifications

• Physically able to perform moderately heavy work including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate sewing and related textile equipment.
• Familiarity with linen inventory and storage procedures.
• Compliance with safety and quality standards as per federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Mend and repair linens and uniforms made of various fabrics.
• Operate sewing, buttonhole, heat seal and related machines.
• Fabricate specialty linen items and drapes as required.
• Maintain inventory and records of linens and uniforms.
• Prepare and issue uniforms to new employees according to appointment.

Skills

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Education

OPM Wage System knowledge

Tools

Industrial sewing machine

Buttonhole machine

Heat seal machine

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC, seeks a Linen Technician in Environmental Management Service.

You will mend and repair surgical linens and clothing using industrial sewing and related equipment, and fabricate specialty linen items for patient care areas. The role requires handling a variety of fabrics, operating multiple machines, maintaining storage and inventory, and ensuring quality and appearance of finished items.