This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid Atlantic Healthcare Network (VISN 6), Richmond VA Medical Center (VAMC), in Environmental Management Service (EMS). The incumbent is responsible for textile care; laundry production at an affiliated and full tertiary care medical center, comprised of various healthcare wards and programs.

Duties

Principal Duties: Incumbent is responsible for assigning work tasks and setting the pace for laundry workers primarily on the clean processing section of the laundry. Ensuring all employees in this section wear appropriate protective clothing and follow proper infection guidelines meeting JCAHO, OHSA and EMS requirements. Incumbent monitors equipment and submit reports for repairs as needed; moves employees to different work areas to efficiently process all linen items for two (2) medical centers. The facility processes linen for three (3) military bases. Incumbent directs three (2) WG-7 Machine Operators and (3) WG-5 Machine Operators, (18) WG-2 Laundry Workers and three (2) WG-7 Truck Drivers and (1) WG-6 MVO. Assumes the responsibilities of the WS-6 position accordingly as needed. Work along with other workers and setting the pace; demonstrates the proper work method for processing linens, uniforms and clothing throughout the laundry, and ensure employees meet satisfactory levels of production. The incumbent revolve through all processing of linens while passing on to other workers the instructions received from the supervisor while performing typical duties, such as, assisting in unloading and loading of trucks; receiving, counting and stacking ironed textiles; filling racks, baskets, or carts with clean textile items; ensuring washers are loaded, and the appropriate water temperatures/settings are used accordingly for the type of machine. Assigns immediate tasks to be performed and other work obtained from the supervisor on problems that come up during the work. Work Schedule: Various Tours Including some Weekends and Holidays Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Mach Operator/PD02938A Physical Requirements: Incumbent is subjected to continuous walking, standing, stooping, bending, and lifting. The handling of textiles may be heavy, wet or dry. May be required to do heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds). Must be able to move heavily loaded carts and work in a congested area. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

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: Lead or SuperviseMachine ToolsTechnical PracticesWork 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.

Education

Preferred Experience: Incumbent directs WG-07 and WG-05 Machine Operators, and WG-02 Laundry Worker. In the absence of the WS-05 Laundry Machine Operator Supervisor, the incumbent assumes the responsibilities as needed. Work along with other workers and setting the pace; demonstrates the proper work method for processing linens, uniforms and clothing throughout the laundry, and ensure employees meet satisfactory levels of production. The incumbent revolves through all processing of linens while passing on to other workers the instructions received from the supervisor while performing typical duties, such as, assisting in unloading and loading of trucks; receiving, counting and stacking ironed textiles; filling racks, baskets, or carts with clean textile items; ensuring washers are loaded, and the appropriate water temperatures/settings are used accordingly for the type of machine. Assigns immediate tasks to be performed and other work obtained from the supervisor on problems that come up during the work.

Contacts

• Address Central Virginia VA Health Care System 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard Richmond, VA 23249 US
• Name: Nassar Brisker
• Email: [email protected]