Laundry Worker - Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration : Job Details

Summary This position performs work as a Laundry Worker for the Dept. Of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Battle Creek, Michigan, Facilities Management Service, Environmental Management Services. The primary work involves receiving, sorting, and marking linen and apparel in the Linen Distribution. Responsibilities The primary work involves receiving, sorting, and marking linen and apparel in the Linen Distribution. The incumbent is responsible for receiving and sorting linen, transporting linen to and from the post laundry to using areas, assuring the availability of an adequate supply of linens and issuing the linen. Issuing uniforms/scrubs/patient clothing, marking, and sizing to meet customer's needs. Receives linen from the consolidated laundry in carts or other approved devices, unused linen from laundry carts and hampers from the wards and all other using areas. Receives clean linen and delivers it where directed, using a government delivery truck. Stocks linen carts, hampers, and special delivery bags for delivery to using areas according to predetermined quotas and requests from the using areas. Records all linen sent to using areas. Adjusts linen quotas as needed coordinating the changes in quotas with the supervisor or designee of the using area. Stocks shelves with excess linen for use as needed. Linen will be sorted according to type and class and placed in the proper area. Assists in linen inventory by counting all linen received in the linen distribution room during the time of inventory. Records the item counted according to type, class and size and submits completed count to the supervisor. Cleans and disinfects laundry hampers, shelves, and equipment using proper cleaning methods. Loads and offloads delivery truck with linen and delivers the linen to the using area returning with the empty carts and hampers for transport to the consolidated designated pick-up point. Receives, inventories, stores, delivers, and releases personal effects/uniforms/scrubs/lab coats according to procedures. Marks patient clothing/scrubs/uniforms/lab coats as needed. Checks number of items against actual items submitted. Uses established procedures to select correct number sequence. Checks number of items against actual items submitted. Logs and maintains records, verifies items according to procedures for record keeping purposes. Inventories items and verifies count. Secures all items according to appropriate procedure. Checks G&L for patient information. Files information including data cards, inventories and other administrative items. Marks and color codes all patient clothing, delivers to area assigned when completed. Conducts routine audits of storage area and linen. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday thru Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD91113A Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Light lifting, under 15 pounds; Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over; Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; Light carrying, under 15 pounds; Straight pulling (6 hours); Pulling hand over hand (6 hours); Pushing (6 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (8 hours); Standing (8 hours); Crawling (8 hours); Kneeling (6 hours); Repeated bending (6 hours); Climbing, legs only (6 hours); Climbing, use of legs and arms; Both legs required; Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Hearing without aid. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/25/2024. 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 (mobile equipment operations) Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Technical Practices Textiles 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. Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Light lifting, under 15 pounds; Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over; Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; Light carrying, under 15 pounds; Straight pulling (6 hours); Pulling hand over hand (6 hours); Pushing (6 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (8 hours); Standing (8 hours); Crawling (8 hours); Kneeling (6 hours); Repeated bending (6 hours); Climbing, legs only (6 hours); Climbing, use of legs and arms; Both legs required; Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Hearing without aid. Working Conditions: Laundries are extremely noisy and usually hot and humid. Workers are exposed to the possibility of bruises from carts or machinery. If required to sort laundry from patients with contagious diseases, workers wear protective masks, gloves, and gowns 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 This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.