The Laundry Worker position is located in the Environment Management Service department at the West Haven, CT location. This position is a Full-Time position at 40 hours per week.

Duties

Using manually operated marking machine(s) in the proper identification of hospital linens. Bagging small or fragile items in lieu of marking individually, and attaching tag to the bag. Classifying and segregating soiled articles into groups according to the various washing requirements. Removal of soiled articles from designated utility room for transport to Brockton, MA. Catching, folding, and stacking the articles as they emerge from the presser. Separating the rough dried laundry (other than flatwork) by type and folds in accordance with established procedures. Checking for reject items and those which require mending, referring them to the supervisor for removal from stock. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday. Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm. This position may include weekend and holiday. Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD02520A Physical Requirements: Incumbent is required to stand for long periods. When operating laundry equipment, constant movement of the arms and legs is required. Bending and stooping at times may be required. Excessive movement of arms when sorting is to be expected. The incumbent frequently lifts, carries and moves items such as furniture, full mop buckets, trash bags, linen bags/bins or waste containers weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally heavier objects with assistance and/or mechanical devices as appropriate for safety. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Approved.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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: ComplianceCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Quality AssuranceTextilesWithout 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address West Haven VA Medical Center 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516 US
• Name: Troy Norman
• Phone: (203) 932-5711 X3964
• Email: [email protected]