This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid Atlantic Healthcare Network (VISN 6), Richmond VA Medical Center (VAMC), in Environmental Management Service (EMS). The incumbent is responsible for textile care; laundry production at an affiliated and full tertiary care medical center, comprised of various healthcare wards and programs.

Duties

Major Duties: Responsible for assigning work tasks and setting the pace for laundry workers primarily on the clean processing section of the laundry. Monitor equipment and submit reports for repairs as needed; moves employees to different work areas to efficiently process all linen items for two (2) medical centers. Assign immediate tasks to be performed and other work obtained from the supervisor on problems that come up during the work. Ensure that patients' personal clothing is prepared for shipment to the various areas, including the Clothing Room, while ensuring all clothing is correctly bundled; shipped to the correct areas. Keep supervisor abreast of work progression through completion; and check finished product to ensure the supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, method, and deadlines have been met. Ensure the work areas are kept clean and sanitized at the close of the shift to promote good housekeeping. Adhere to all safety regulations and remains alert for potential safety hazards, reporting these to the supervisor. Work Schedule: Various tours, working some weekends and holidays, various days Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Machine Operator Leader/PD02938A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/18/2023. 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: Lead or SuperviseMaterialsTeamworkTechnical PracticesWithout more than normal supervisionWork 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/Working Conditions: Incumbent is subjected to continuous walking, standing, stooping, bending, and lifting. The handling of textiles may be heavy, wet or dry. May be required to do heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds). Must be able to move heavily loaded carts and work in a congested area. The incumbent works in a laundry plant subject to warm humid temperatures, dampness, high noise levels and infection hazards. Incumbent may be subjected to unpleasant odors, lint, and wet floors. Temperatures in the work area may vary from extreme heat in summer to cold drafts in winter. Wears appropriate protective gear as required.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Central Virginia VA Health Care System 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard Richmond, VA 23249 US
• Name: Delores Harris
• Phone: 202-745-8000 X54288
• Email: [email protected]