Laundry Supervisor

Summary

This position functions as the Laundry Supervisor for the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center and is located within the office of Environmental Management Services (EMS). The primary responsibilities of the Laundry Supervisor are to oversee the distribution of over 775,000 pounds of clean laundry annually, manage employee uniforms for over 2000 employees, and oversee the Patient Assistance Program (Lost and Found).

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Duties

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Duties include but are not limited to:

• Prepares and review position descriptions
• Prepares performance plans
• Prepare and reviews short and long-range goals
• Reviews the contractor's performance to ensure compliance with contract specifications.
• Directs and coordinates the work of subordinates in assuring that there is a proper workflow through distribution unit, so that adequate clean linen and uniforms are available to support support direct patient care activities.
• Produces reports such as AMIS, staffing guidelines, laundry production, inventory reports, budget documentation, equipment surveys, etc.
• Responsible for the purchasing of linen and supplies.
• Directly coordinates linen requirements and quotes based on needs and usage.
• Planning and observing the work to be accomplished and make assignments of equipment and materials on a week-to-week or month-to-month basis.
• Coordinates equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Ensuring all employees are knowledgeable of and comply with safety rules, and all employees receive pertinent, required safety training and that safety program requirements are met.
• Plans distribution schedules and assures that necessary supplies and operation equipment are available and utilized to meet varying daily workload demands in the production of high-quality linen, uniforms, and patients' personal clothing items.
• Inspecting equipment to ensure a safe and efficient operation in the wash process and finish area while making minor repairs and adjustments to laundry equipment as needed.
• Assures accident reports are completed in a timely manner.
• Assures coworkers follow established safety procedures and utilize protective equipment.
• Responsible for a complete Textile Care Program, which includes linen management, uniform management, and patient effects.
• Insures accurate reporting of employee's time and attendance.
• Supports EEO program and initiatives in managerial decision making.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Supervisor/PD115830

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• 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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee -Official Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) noting your current position or most recently held position, tenure, type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive), grade level and duty location. For current Federal employees, the SF-50 must be effective the first pay period of the current year 2026.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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 or trial 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, 11/10/2026.

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:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Operation of Equipment/Machinery
• Technical Practices
• Work Practices

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.

Physical Requirements- Frequent maneuvering of heavy tubs and moving heavy chemical containers. Possible exposure to laundry and cleaning chemicals. Repeated bending, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, standing and walking continuously on cement surfaces required up to 7 hrs./day. Lifting and carrying up to 45lbs (and over with assist), hand over head pulling and reaching.

Working Conditions- Work is generally performed indoors where light and ventilation are adequate. May be exposed to contagious, noise, steam and minor cuts or bruises when working in the plant or with equipment.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Additional information

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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. 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.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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