The incumbent of this position is a Laundry Machine Operator located in the Textile Care Plant of the Environmental Management Service which processes a variety of soiled linens and textiles into clean and sanitary items for reuse by customers.

Duties

Duties for the position include but are not limited to: - Loading and unloading machines to rated capacities. - Programming micro-processors on laundry machines for various textile classifications. - Utilizing proper wash formulas based on classification and degree of fabric soiling. - Performing spot-clean procedures to remove stains utilizing specialty chemicals. - Determining appropriate chemicals to use on a variety of textile types. - Sorting articles to be cleaned into lots, according to color, fabric, dirt content and cleaning technique required. - Maintaining written work productivity records. - Maintaining chemical usage for reporting purposes. - Maintaining incoming weight of linens for reporting purposes. - Making minor adjustments to equipment. - Operating commercial grade 2 - 400lb washers, 1 - 200lb washer and 1 - 40lb washer. - Operating commercial grade 1 - 500lb dryer and 2 - 100lb dryers-Operates 500lb overhead conveyer system, Flat work Ironer, small and medium piece steam-heated garment finisher. - Operating hoppers and an extensive monorail system. - Operating automated folding machines. - Monitoring the washers to insure the correct water level, chemical dosage and temperature level during the washing cycle. - Applying color dye to rags and other linen as assigned. - Cleaning washroom work area daily and equipment as needed. - Performing minor repairs and preventative maintenance. - Performing some hand-folding of certain linens. - Reporting damage and/or mechanical failure when detected. - Reporting deficiencies in supplies or equipment as necessary. Work Schedule: M-F 6:00am - 2:30pm. Telework: Not eligible for Telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: 44081-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• 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: 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 and/or working conditions: Incumbent is required to stand or walk continuously for entire shift on concrete floors; bend and use hands and arms constantly while concentrating on the proper manner of performing work tasks. Tasks also require quick hand and arm movements to meet production standards. Must have strength and stamina to perform heavy physical tasks such as pulling hot, wet wash from washers/extractors and/or pushing heavy carts weighing over 50 pounds. Each incumbent frequently lifts linen bundles or linen items weighing over 50 lbs. Standing in place for extended periods of time at the flatwork ironer is necessary as a laundry worker. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address Fargo VA Medical Center 2101 Elm Street Fargo, ND 58102 US
• Name: Dmitriy Selyukov
• Phone: 651-405-5609
• Email: [email protected]