Laundry Worker

Summary This position is located in the Erie VA Medical Centers (MC) Environmental Management Service (EMS). This position is under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Aid Supervisor. Incumbent is responsible for receiving linen carts from contracted linen service provider, fold, and stock shelves in the Laundry room. Ensure adequate laundry stock on linen distribution carts, label patient clothing, and pick up soiled laundry/linin from designated areas. Responsibilities Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 6:30 am – 3:00 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD025040 Major Duties include but not limited to: Assist in loading soiled linen carts and unloading bulk clean linen carts from the linen truck; Sort soiled linen items according to classification procedures; Rotates stored stock to prevent shelf deterioration or the necessity for reprocessing; Shakes out articles of wet linen items checking for knots, damage, and stained items before putting them in the dryer; Fold rough dry items by hand; Incumbent will assemble loads based on established quotas; Quantities of standard-use-items will be counted, stacked on tum-around carts, and recorded on daily report sheets; Stack items on carts in a specific order to assure effective utilization of space; Cover cart or basket to prevent contamination; Carts will be tagged and then be loaded onto trailers or truck. Assures all bags of specialty items, carts of surgery linens and uniforms are collected, recorded, and loaded on truck. When load is complete, incumbent will secure it to prevent load shifting, utilizing bars, straps, and ropes as appropriate. Participate in semi-annual linen inventories and perform other related textile care duties as assigned. Maintains a clean and safe work environment and practices universal precautions in the performance of the duties of the position. Performing the duties in a safe and efficient manner. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) – See “Additional Information” below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/21/2024. 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 Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Materials Reliability And Dependability Without more than normal supervision Work 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/Working Conditions: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements. Education Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.