Laundry Worker

Summary This position is located under the Office of the Associate Director, and the Environmental Management Service section at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. This position is under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Environmental Management Services. Responsibilities Major duties include but are not limited to: The incumbent rotates through various work sites in the facility during the tour of duty to meet workload demands. This may involve assisting with loading soiled linen carts and unloading bulk clean linen carts from the linen truck on a rotating basis. The incumbent is responsible for transporting bulk clean linen to the sorting and classification area. There, the incumbent may also be required to sort soiled linen items according to classification procedures. Clean items are stored neatly and orderly, and stored stock is constantly rotated to prevent shelf deterioration or the need for reprocessing. The incumbent shakes out wet linen items, checking for knots, damage, and stains before placing them in the dryer. Any soiled or damaged items are reported to the Textile Care Management Officer. The incumbent receives items at the receiving end of the ironer and may fold rough dry items by hand. The incumbent maintains a clean and safe work environment and performs duties safely and efficiently. The incumbent assemblies load according to quotas established for each Medical Center, counts and stacks standard-use items on turn-around carts, and records quantities on daily report sheets. Items are stacked on carts in an order that ensures effective utilization of space, covered to prevent contamination during transit, tagged for proper destination, and loaded onto trailers or trucks in a space-conserving manner. The incumbent ensures all bags of specialty items, carts of surgery linens, and uniforms are collected, recorded, and loaded onto the truck. The load is then secured to prevent shifting, using bars, straps, and ropes as needed. The incumbent practices universal precautions in performing duties, using appropriate safety and infection control procedures. The incumbent is responsible for keeping the work area and equipment clean. The incumbent participates in semi-annual linen inventories and performs other related textile care duties as assigned. The incumbent may also serve as a backup truck driver on occasion. Work Schedule: 6:00a.m. - 2:30 p.m., weekends and holidays as required Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD060720 Physical Requirements: The incumbent is required to stand and/or walk continuously on hard surface floors. They will frequently lift stacks and bundles of linens weighing up to 25 pounds. Additionally, they will push heavy loaded carts onto trucks. The incumbent is exposed to unpleasant odors and potentially infectious organisms from soiled linens, patient clothing, and employee uniforms. They will also be subjected to noise and hot, humid conditions. There is a risk of cuts and bruises from handling carts and machinery, as well as minor burns from steam pipes and the flatwork ironer. Additionally, the incumbent may encounter inclement weather while carrying out their duties. 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: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Materials Without more than normal supervision 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. 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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