Laundry Machine Operator

Major duties will include but may not be limited to the following:

Laundry Machine Operations

• Operates laundry machines used for a variety of special purposes including industrial washer/extractor and dryer machines automated linen folding machines commercial steam pressers and sheet spreaders
• Uses the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while sorting and loading washing machines including an apron gloves face shield etc. to prevent direct contact with bodily fluids including blood feces bacteria and contagious diseases and viruses.
• Sorts and loads washing and drying machines based on capacity of equipment type of laundry treatment required and type of fabric. Weighs and adjusts loads to ensure weights are within correct limits and distributed evenly. Ensures the correct cycle is selected based on type of fabric degree of soil etc.
• Sets machine controls on a variety of equipment for cleaning and finishing purposes. Reports mechanical defects malfunctions and low chemical levels to the supervisors.
• Empties machine lint traps and maintains a clean orderly environment by sweeping vacuuming mopping sanitizing and wiping down equipment and surfaces.
• Moves linens to various areas in the laundry for finishing Folds stacks/hangs and stores textiles neatly and in the designated area.
• Replenishes linen carts with the correct number and type of textiles. Delivers carts to the assigned areas while maintaining cart cleanliness standards. Responds to requests for additional linens and delivers timely.
• Monitors the number of clean textiles returning on carts daily. Records and reports this to the supervisor. Maintains a daily record of soiled linens by weight that are being processed. Ensures the supervisor receives the report for tracking purposes.
• Assists with facility-wide annual linen inventory by collecting sorting counting recording and reporting on-hand amounts to the supervisor

Textile/ Uniform Operations

• Determines whether linens are beyond repair assists in maintaining a separate count for each item and documents items being salvaged. Records patient care clothing when determined to be unserviceable
• Assists in the initial issue of employee uniforms. Records uniforms issued as required in VHA 1850.04. Issues and records the inventory of scrub garments. Issues replacements for unserviceable employee uniforms/ scrubs and maintains records of uniforms that are salvaged.

Work Schedule: Full-time 7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday
Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Machine Operator/PD20279A
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 08/19/2026.

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:

• Materials
• Operation of Equipment/Machinery
• Technical Practices
• 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: The work requires lifting bending pushing pulling and standing for long periods.