The VANJHCS is hiring for a Laundry Machine Operator/Motor Vehicle Operator (MVO). This position is in the Laundry Section of Environmental Management Services. The unit is comprised of laundry machine operators and laundry workers.

Duties

General duties include but not limited to: Incumbent operates three (3) 100-pound dryers and three (3) 50-pound washer extractors. The Operator loads and unloads laundry machines to launder soiled linen, dye articles, and on occasions, wash specialty items, drapes, etc. He/she distributes articles evenly to balance loads, sets timer for sufficient water extraction adding appropriate washing compounds. Loads and unloads tumbling. machines with articles to be fluffed and dried, setting controls for temperature and drying time. Folds linen and loads carts for distribution and delivery. Operation of laundry room machinery used for a variety of purposes, to launder, dye or treat articles and tumble dry linen. * Incumbent holds and maintains a valid state of residence driver's license. The incumbent operates a 9.3-ton capacity truck equipped with hydraulic tailgate. Transports linen, materials, supplies, and equipment on stations and loads and unloads same with or without assistance. Incumbent is skilled in the operation of a 9.3-ton capacity truck with a hydraulic lift gate. Incumbent possesses skills in manipulating truck controls for starting, stopping, and backing to loading docks to load and unload cargo. Knowledge of the proper operation of the lift and proper loading and unloading procedures Work Schedule: 6am - 2:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Mach Operator/MVO/PD08374A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/01/2023. 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 eligible's are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Drive SafelyHandle Weights and LoadsMotor VehiclesOperation of Equipment/MachineryPhysical Strength and Agility 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: The position requires frequent walking, standing, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and stooping. Routinely pushing and pulling linen carts weighing over 600 pounds and lifting bundles of linen weighing over 60 pounds. Work requires stamina and strength to perform heavy physical tasks over long periods of time. Muscular effort and coordination are required in the operation of the truck. Under certain conditions, physical exertion is required when making emergency road repairs. Incumbent is subject to extreme noise, heat, steam, water, humidity, and exposure to bruises from moving carts and equipment. The Operator is required to work outside, frequently exposed to bad weather conditions while loading and unloading the vehicle; Works in slippery loading areas and walkways and is subject to cuts bruises and/or injuries because of accidents while driving, loading, and unloading trucks. The driver is required to move among Circle I, Circle II, and the Nursing Home, loading and unloading clean and soiled linen. Incumbent is exposed to noxious fumes from engines and traffic hazards.

Education

Not applicable.

Contacts

• Address VA New Jersey Health Care System 385 Tremont Avenue East Orange, NJ 07018 US
• Name: Melissa Charles
• Email: [email protected]