The incumbent of this position is a Laundry Machine Operator assigned to the Textile Care Section of the Environmental Management Section. Incumbent performs duties in the operation of large, industrial laundry equipment. Equipment is (3) 800 lb. Washer/extractors, (2) 400 lb. Washer/extractors, (1) 200 lb. Washer/extractor, (4) 85 lb. Washer/extractors, (2) 440 lb. Gas dryers, (3) 110 lb. Steam dryers, (I) 500E cart washer, and associated conveyors, hoppers and an extensive monorail system.

Duties

Duties include but are limited to: Works with only the (2) 440 pound gas dryers, (3) 110 pound steam dryers, ( 4) 85 pound washers / extractors, and the clean side of the (1) 500e cart washer. Perform apprentice duties that involve the classifying, washing, drying, and/ or tumbling and cleaning soiled linen carts via a cart washing system. Assist in the processing of 4,000,000 lbs. of laundry per year and for uniforms for more than 2800 employees. Load washers according to designated weights and will assure balance of loads, set controls, according to classification of workloads and designated wash formulas. Remove linens from washers after completed wash cycle and inspect to insure a high quality of cleanliness using personal judgment. Process blended uniforms through the washer / extractor to dryers. Load dryers, set controls, and judge time settings according to classification of laundry. Regularly work with dryers and will move linen via the monorail into and out of the gas dryers. Separate the assigned workload of soiled linens / uniforms from Miami VA and WPB V AMC. Assist in the handling and use of thousands of pounds of caustic laundry operating supplies such as detergents, bleach, sours, and other chemicals required in the process. Required to be constantly observant to special hazards and safety conditions associated with the operating of the various large industrial laundry equipment. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Shifts may change/vary based on the needs of the facility). Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Machine Operator/PD01193A 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, 02/08/2024. 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: Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)Dexterity and SafetyKnowledge of MaterialsOperation of Equipment/MachineryTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) 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 is required to stand for the entire tour of duty and is required to have quick hand and arm movement. The employee is required to handle bundles of laundry up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally up to fifty pounds. Incumbent is required to utilize a monorail system with fully loaded slings. This will require pushing and pulling overhead. Incumbent must possess the limited ability to bend, stoop, climb and reach. The employee may be required to stand on hard concrete floors.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address West Palm Beach VA Medical Center 7305 North Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33410 US
• Name: Kathryn Kaliszewski
• Phone: (610) 384-7711 X4664
• Email: [email protected]