The Laundry Leader performs leader duties for approximately 60% of the time; and works as a Laundry Machine Operator and Laundry Worker for the remaining 40% of the time.

Duties

As the Laundry Leader, the incumbent's duties include, but are not limited to: Ensure all incoming laundry is weighed and recorded, and laundry receipts follow the laundry bag through each step. Make routine decisions and answer employees' questions regarding work procedures and machine operations. Pass work instructions from supervisor to employee. Assign immediate tasks to assure work is started and properly completed. Demonstrate proper techniques and safe practices to laundry employees. Check work in progress to ensure production needs are being met and proper procedures are being applied. Operate all laundry equipment, i.e. commercial washers, dryers, spreader-feeder, and folders. Lead and instruct employees on the proper use of equipment and linen handling methods. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 5:45am to 2:00pm Telework: This position is not eligible for telework Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Leader/PD074070 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/10/2023. 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 SafetyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Lead or SuperviseMaterialsOperation of Equipment/MachineryTechnical PracticesWork 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: Incumbent must stand and/or walk continuously on hard surface floors. Incumbent is continually bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling when performing duties. Incumbent frequently lifts linens weighing in excess of 50 pounds and push linen carts in excess of 400 pounds. Working Conditions: Incumbent is exposed to disagreeable odors and possibly infectious organisms from soiled linens. Incumbent may be subjected to minor cuts, burns and bruises from carts and equipment. Incumbent is expose to noise, vibration, dust, lint and hot, humid conditions. Incumbent must be able to work with patients, patient/members, work study employees, summer aid employees, or other persons assigned through various training programs.

Education

There is no substitution of education for this position.

Contacts

• Address James H Quillen VA Medical Center Corner of Lamont Street and Veterans Way Mountain Home, TN 37684 US
• Name: Roschelle Devaux
• Phone: 615-873-8437
• Email: [email protected]