Laundry Worker

Summary The Primary Purpose of the Position is: The duties of this position involve the receipt, storage, collection and distribution of all linen items in use that the VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS). The Organization Location of the Position is: Textile Care and Linen Distribution Section, Environmental Management Service, VA North Texas Health Care System. Responsibilities Duties are but not limited to: A. The duties of this position are in the Linen Distribution Unit of the Laundry Section and involves the receipt, storage, collection and distribution of all linen items in use at this Medical Center. B. Linen quota for using units, including clinics are logged and filled accordingly and delivered as scheduled. The exchange cart system applies to all wards. Empty carts are returned to the Linen Distribution Room cleaned and restocked for the next scheduled delivery. A daily record will be maintained on all linen distribution made. C. Duties are performed on a rotational basis, which includes weekday, weekends, holidays, and evenings. Rotation to laundry distribution location, clothing/linen room, distribution routes and laundry truck may be performed as necessary during emergency situations; i.e., shortage of employees due to sick leave or emergency situations annual leave, etc. D. The "service call" recorder located at the unit is monitored and requested linen delivered within reasonable time frame, normally not to exceed 30 minutes. When linen is unavailable, the requested unit will be contacted and informed. A daily record will be maintained of all service calls and deliveries made. E. All surgical packs (OR and GU) received from the Laundry Plant will be delivered promptly to the Processing and Distribution Section (SPD) for autoclaving and subsequent delivery to the units. F. On weekends, holidays and after normal duty hours, incumbent will monitor all chute rooms and load soiled linen in carts and place on the Laundry truck to prevent chute blockage and expedite delivery to the Linen Distribution Unit. G. Incumbent will assist in loading and unloading clean and soiled linen when delivery and pick-up is being made. Inspects textile and linen received for quality assurance before storage and delivery. H. On weekends and holidays incumbent will perform duties in the Patient Clothing Room at the designated time, 30 minutes in the morning and in the afternoon, to release the personal effects of patients being discharged, transferred or other disposition. Release of effects will be sustained by Clearance Sheet or coordinated with Head/Charge Nurse or the Ward. I. Incumbent will maintain the Linen Room in a high state of cleanliness at all times. The unit will be cleaned and sanitized as necessary, not less than once each tour of duty, normally at the end of the tour of duty and reports all safety issues or concerns to leaders or upper management. J. Incumbent will distribute and receive uniforms, lab coats, textile and linen to all hospital staff as needed. Incumbent will log all transactions and provide receipts upon request for tracking purposes. K. Incumbent participates in Laundry Annual Inventories and perform additional duties as needed. Work Schedule: Monday -Sunday, 7:00am- 3:30pm Weekends & Rotating Holidays Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD09453A Physical Requirements: Incumbent must be physically able to stand and walk during entire shift and must be able to stoop, bend, lift, push and pull heavy linen loads weighing more than 50 pounds. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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 Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Knowledge of Materials Operation of Equipment/Machinery Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) 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. Education Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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