This position is in the Textile Care Unit of the Environmental Management Services. The incumbent is responsible for receiving bulk lots of linens, storing linens, preparing linen orders and special orders.

Duties

Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for receiving bulk lots of linens from the finishing units. Storing clean linens on storage shelves. Processing individual orders for clean linens for all unites from established quota sheets, and preparing the order for shipment to various units. Delivering linen to units in a timely manner. Cleaning linen delivery carts prior to stocking for distribution. Receiving telephone calls for linen special orders, and delivering requested items in a timely manner. Responsible for receiving clean uniforms, scrubs, hanging uniforms, scrubs for distribution on uniform dispensing equipment. Marks and/or stencils textiles; i.e. linens, uniforms, scrubs, etc; manually or using marking equipment for identification as government property. Maintaining a clean and safe work environment. All other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Saturday - Wednesday, 5:00am - 1:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD00254A Physical Requirements: Incumbent works primarily on the clean side of the Textile Care Processing Facility. Is exposed to noise, hot and humid conditions in designated working areas and loading docks. Is exposed to gases and fumes around loading dock areas. Is exposed to hazards in working above ground level (throughout all levels of the hospital), on slippery surfaces, or in crowded areas. Is exposed to the possibilities of minor cuts and bruises from linen carts and Textile Care machinery.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Plan and Organize WorkAbility to Provide Production Support ServicesKnowledge of Specific Equipment, Machinery, Structure, or Components That Are Involved 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.

Contacts

• Address San Diego VA Medical Center 3350 La Jolla Village Drive San Diego, CA 92161 US
• Name: Stacey Johnson
• Phone: 515-435-0382
• Email: [email protected]