Laundry Worker

Summary

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) is seeking a Laundry Worker to join the Environmental Management Service. The selected candidate will operate a delivery truck under 26,000 pounds, transporting laundry across the 116-acre campus with approximately 979,000 sq ft of multi-story buildings. The incumbent will work in the laundry/linen unit, strictly following infection control protocols, including maintaining clear separation between clean and soiled areas.

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Duties

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LINEN PROCESSING

• Assist in assembling linen requirements from bulk supplies based on center-specific quotas.
• Use electronic or online systems to order linen from vendors.
• Enter linen data into Excel for tracking and analysis; utilize Outlook email.
• Fold, pair, count, and store received items like scrubs and pajamas.
• Consolidate textile items (sheets, blankets, pillowcases, towels) into set quantities.
• Load, tag, and cover linen carts to prevent contamination; transport via trailer or truck efficiently.
• Rotate linens at 46+ destinations, placing older linens on top to minimize vendor losses.
• Work in sterile conditions to inspect, fold, and stock linens for delivery.
• Ensure soiled linens are kept separate from clean linens.
• Maintain a 96-hour contingency linen supply.

LINEN DELIVERY

• Deliver carts to 46+ locations, including inpatient wards, clinics, labs, kitchens, residential units, and outpatient services. Carts weigh 400-1200 lbs.
• Scrubs are sized, paired, and prepped for vending machines with 34+ options; machines have over 320 slots filled twice daily.
• Reset vending machines after loading or indicate empty slots.
• Remove soiled scrubs and store in carts for vendor pick-up.
• Examples include open/closed vending machines for restocking and soiled linen collection.

HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

OFF-SCHEDULE DELIVERIES

• Deliver linen during shortages outside scheduled times; perform small tasks or other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES

• Participate in semi-annual linen inventories and perform additional tasks as directed.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 07:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD13764A

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

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)

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, 10/16/2026.

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:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of Materials
• Operation of Motor Vehicles
• 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.

Licensure: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements: Work requires effective coordination and good physical fitness. The role involves regularly lifting stacks and bundles of linens, weighing up to 30 pounds. The position also involves walking, stooping, and bending frequently. Additionally, assistance is needed in pushing heavy carts on and off trucks and trailers, with weights ranging from 400 to 1,200 pounds.

Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Frequent transitions between heated indoor spaces and cold outdoor environments are common during winter months. There is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases in patient areas when handling soiled laundry. When working in storage areas and the loading dock, the employee will be exposed to drafty conditions and fluctuating temperatures throughout their shift. The position involves working around moving carts in a noisy, hot, and humid environment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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.

The initial application review cut-off for this job announcement is 50 applications. The first 50 applications received will be considered first. Applicants received after the initial cut-off may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management.

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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