Laundry Worker

Summary

The Laundry Worker duties may involve receiving, sorting, and marking soiled linen and apparel; processing flatwork and roughdry items; assembling and issuing clean laundry. This includes classifying and marking, shaking out wet laundry; feeding into the flatwork ironer; catching, folding, and stacking ironed flatwork; folding roughdry laundry; sorting by identification number; wrapping bundles. Laundry jobs involve primary skills of loading, unloading, and operating washers, and extractors.

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Duties

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• Incumbent removes sheets, bedspreads and other items from containers and place sends on clips of spreader feeder for the flatwork ironer, holding items taut as the leading-edge feeds into the pressure roll. At times these or smaller items must be fed directly into the ironer. Receives, stacks and places the correct number of items from the cross folder onto the conveyor or containers. Also, receives small flat partially folded items which he/she stacks and places in proper containers or on conveyor.
• Incumbent folds rough dry items such as bath towels, pajamas, convalescent clothing, cotton blankets, laundry bags, etc., and stacks like items for placing on laundry stock shelves.
• Incumbent receives soiled government-owned bulk laundry in laundry bags in carts. He/she sorts the laundry by type of fabric or linen such as sheets, into one group, washcloths and bath towels in another, pajamas and robes in another, and so on. Operates the cart dump, scales, cart washer, soiled linen conveyor and monorail system.
• Incumbent receives soiled personal wearing apparel in bulk from buildings and other medical centers. Classifies and sorts the various items into different lots according to cleaning formula used and the finishing process to be used.
• Places clothing on hangers for processing through the steam finishing cabinet.
• Incumbent keeps employees' uniforms separated and designates which facility they are to be returned to.
• Incumbent removes clean finished linen from the conveyor system and places on the flow rack or in carts based on type, kind, and amount.
• Incumbent performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: : Monday - Friday;5:00 AM - 1:30 PM, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, or 11:00AM - 7:30PM, Includes Holidays, Shifts are determined by management and may change.

Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD01425A

Physical Requirements : The position requires standing or walking continuously on concrete floors for extended periods. The work demands quick and coordinated hand and arm movements to meet production standards. Employees frequently lift bundles weighing up to 11 kilograms (25 pounds), and in receiving and shipping areas, lifting over 14 kilograms (30 pounds) is required. The role involves handling large, bulky packs and stock items weighing up to 30 pounds, along with regular reaching, lifting, and stretching throughout the workday. The position also involves physical hardships and exposure to various working conditions based on assigned tasks. These conditions may include unpleasant, disagreeable, or hazardous environments. Factors such as the frequency and duration of exposure, the availability and adequacy of protective clothing, gear, safety devices, and adherence to safe work practices determine the overall impact on the worker. Specific working environments may vary depending on duties performed.

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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:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Follow Directions
• Handle Weights and Loads
• Reliability And Dependability
• Shop Aptitude
• Special Aptitude
• Work as Member of Team

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.

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.

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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