Incumbent is a Laundry Machine Operator/Washman charged with the overall operation and daily start up activities of the Textile Care Processing Facility (TCPF); which include, but are not limited to, having in depth knowledge and care of all laundry washroom equipment, chemicals and procedures. Incumbent works with minimal direction from the laundry supervisor, adjusting wash flow as needed to maximize efficiency and meet production standards; as well as, patient needs.

Duties

Major duties include but is not limited to: Total operation of a six module Continuous Wash Extract system (CWES), which has the ability to process six different wash classifications at once, one automated linen transfer system, one, four pocket pass-through Top Side Loader, one 100 lb. conventional washer, one 65 lb. conventional washer, three 300 lb. integrated gas fire dryers, one 150-pound single stage hydraulic press extractor, two 170 lb. gas fire, free standing dryers and one gas fire steam garment tunnel system. General daily maintenance as well as a daily startup/shut down inspection of production equipment including flatwork processing systems, small piece folding/stacking systems, and various high production processing equipment used throughout the TCPF. Has knowledge and skill to: sort soiled linens, pre-soak stained textiles as needed, accurately weigh wash loads to ensure washer/extractors are correctly balanced, wash soiled textiles, and unload clean textiles. Has the appropriate knowledge and skill to build and maintain linen inventory tracking and ordering spreadsheets to ensure a seamless, automated ordering and inventory management program. Have a comprehensive knowledge of the correct and safe operating principles of an industrial washing system to adjust/edit the specific cycles or programs for specialty items; including a thorough knowledge of the application of the "Wash Wheel" with regards to chemical, mechanical action, time and temperature to select the correct wash formula from the provided chart for the selected wash classification. Understands and apply verbal and written instructions pertaining to all phases of the laundry washroom techniques. This includes the ability to communicate with the "clean side" machine operators, Linen Clerk, Laundry Supervisor, and Laundry Operations Manager to ensure efficient linen flow on the production floor and responding to changing linen requirements as necessary. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Machine Operator/PD21496-A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/28/2023. 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. The screen out for this vacancy is performing the work of a Laundry Machine Operator without more than normal supervision performing duties such as ensures washers are used to their loaded capacities; makes sure that over-loading or under-loading does not occur; sorts soiled linens, pre-soak stained textiles as needed, accurately weighs wash loads to ensure washer/extractors are correctly balanced; washes soiled textiles, and unload clean textiles; has In-depth knowledge and care of washroom equipment, chemicals, and procedures such as operation of dryers, pneumatic lift system, weigh carts; ensures proper administration of Oxygenated Bleaches, Laundry Alkalis, Sours, and detergents to guarantee proper soil lift and suspension during wash process; ensures that proper neutralization occurs. 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)MaterialsOperation of Equipment/MachineryTechnical 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: Incumbent must be able to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds. Must be able to stand and walk consistently, perform light to moderate bending and stooping, and be able to wear the required PPE for extended periods of time as dictated by the work setting. Some heavy movement of laundry carts weighing up to 700 pounds and use of conveyors are required. During normal day to day operations, individual will be required to perform simple grasping and fine hand manipulation, reaching above shoulder height and frequent stooping, bending, twisting and kneeling. Position routinely requires operating of vehicles, electrical equipment, push or pull soiled and clean laundry carts in and out of Laundry truck, to and from loading Page 4 of 5 docks to various locations within the TCPF and medical center. Working Conditions: Work is normally performed inside where there is ample light, heat and/or ventilation. Temperatures vary from hot in the summer to cold in the winter when moving carts into the TCPF. Incumbent is exposed to operational noises associated with an industrial laundry and may be required to use hearing protection if occupational exposure exceeds acceptable occupational exposure thresholds. Incumbent is intermittently exposed to excess humidity, chemicals and solvents, fumes, dust and noise. Individual is exposed to possible contagions from the handling of contaminated linens in performance of emptying laundry bags and sorting soiled linen. Potential exists for sharps exposure in soiled linen. Incumbent is subject to cuts, scrapes, bumps, bruises, slips, falls and other injuries, and to disagreeable odors in the performance of required duties.

Education

There is no educational substitution for this occupation.

Contacts

• Address VA Portland Health Care System 3710 Southwest US Veterans Hospital Road Portland, OR 97239 US
• Name: Merlinda Winbush
• Phone: 702-791-9000 X14083
• Email: [email protected]