Summary OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans? Responsibilities The incumbent is a Laundry Worker assigned to the Distribution Section of the Textile Care Program and performs duties relative to the assembly and distribution of linen. This person is responsible for the safe performance of their assigned duties. Responsible for reporting any problems or unsafe working conditions to Distribution Section Supervisor. Major Duties: Collects soiled linen from user areas throughout the Medical Center and station. Collects soiled uniforms from user areas/locker rooms. Assembles clean linen onto exchange carts. Identifies categories of linen to ensure proper @types and quantities are assembled according to established quotas for delivery to user areas. Delivers clean linen exchange carts. Loads and unloads vehicles used in the transport and delivery of clean and soiled linen. Answers the telephone and receives inquiries and requests for linen services. Assembles and delivers special linen requests. Provides assistance at the employee uniform exchange window. Provides coverage/assistance in the Patient Effects and Lost and Found area as needed. Assists with the Semi-Annual Consolidated Linen Inventory by counting and recording the totals of the various linen items on hand throughout the Medical Center. Work Schedule: 6am to 2:30pm, Monday-Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD02611A Physical Requirements: The incumbent must have the ability to push linen carts weighing over 500 pounds routinely and lift bundles of linen weighing over 50 pounds. The position requires continuous walking, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, stamina and strength to perform heavy physical tasks over along period of time. Duties require flexible hand, arm and finger movements. The position may require loading and unloading vehicles used in the transport and delivery of clean and soiled linen. Working Conditions: Work is predominantly performed in a well-lighted temperature controlled building. When loading and unloading clean and soiled linen from vehicles the incumbent may be exposed to drafts from opened doors. When working in the Laundry production area incumbent may be exposed to moist and warm conditions and moderate noise levels. When working with clean linen the incumbent must be conscious of the need to maintain components to the highest aseptic level possible. The employee must use the assigned PPE items (gown & gloves i.e.) when working with soiled linens/textiles to protect the employee from any potential hazards. The incumbent may be exposed to odors related to blood and body fluids contained in soiled linen as well as occasional hazardous objects. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Materials Operation of Equipment/Machinery Technical Practices 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. Education Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's 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. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for 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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. 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. 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