The Laundry Worker is located in the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Healthcare System, Gainesville Division, under Environmental Management Service performing a wide array of linen distribution and processing functions for patients and other customers. The incumbent is responsible for the full range of Laundry Worker duties associated with a laundry operation.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Weighing and sorting the materials to be processed correctly and distributed throughout the Medical Canter and to off-site facilities keeping proper linen distribution logs and documentation. Closely observing quality work to ensure all finished products are acceptable, removing stained, torn, or unacceptable linens to be salvaged or reprocessed. Performing a combination of shaking, pulling, inserting, hanging, folding, and stacking functions throughout the day. Counting and sorting linens for distribution paying close attention to accuracy for optimal service quality levels. Ensuring all areas of the laundry/linen areas are kept clean and safe to avoid hazards. Keeping all equipment used in the performance of his/her duties, free from any hazards and report any safety concerns to the supervisor. Operating industrial washers, dryers, and other equipment that is used in the processing of the linens. Utilizing fork-lifts and other linen handling equipment to enable ease of linen transportation and distribution on an as-needed-basis. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD00282A 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, 02/02/2024. 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 SafetyInspectInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision 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 incumbent must be in good physical condition and have no gross physical impairment. He/She is on his/her feet constantly; standing, walking, pushing, pulling, stooping, and bending. Loads in excess of 50 pounds must be lifted and heavy linen carts moved. Mental concentration and physical coordination are essential in the performance of assigned tasks. Judgement and sound decision-making are required in all facets of work. The incumbent must exercise tact and courtesy in speech and action when dealing with other employees, patient, and visitor. Most work is accomplished in a well-lighted, air conditioned building. The incumbent is exposed to possible infection while handling grossly soiled and contaminated linens. He/She may sustain injury while handling heavy loads or moving linen carts.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1601 Southwest Archer Road Gainesville, FL 32608 US
• Name: Sarah Brown
• Phone: 407-631-8455
• Email: [email protected]