Summary The Laundry Worker Lead (Linen/Uniform Distribution) position is located in the Environmental Management Service (EMS), VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS). The Primary Purpose of the Position is to perform laundry worker duties and lead a group, assuring that the work or training assignments are carried out. Responsibilities The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence ("I CARE"). As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. The duties of this position are in the Linen Distribution Unit of the Laundry Section and involves the receipt, storage, collection and distribution of all linen items in use at this Medical Center. The incumbent is responsible for linen quota for using units, including clinics are logged and filled accordingly and delivered as scheduled. Empty carts are returned to the Linen Distribution Room, cleaned and restocked for the next scheduled delivery. Maintains daily record of all linen distributions, service calls and deliveries. Monitors and records "service call" for linen delivery. Ensures delivery within reasonable time frame, normally not to exceed 30 minutes. Promptly deliver all surgical packs (OR and GU) received from the Laundry Plant to the Processing and Distribution Section (SPD) for auto-claving and subsequent delivery to the units. Monitors all chute rooms and load soiled linen in carts and place on the Laundry truck to prevent chute blockage and expedite delivery to the Linen Distribution Unit. Assist in loading and unloading clean and soiled linen when delivery and pick-up is made. Inspects textile and linen received for quality assurance before storage and delivery. Perform duties in the Patient Clothing Room; picking up and delivering patient personal clothing and valuables. Inventorying and safeguarding of patient personal items as well as other duties within the scope of the position. Maintains sanitation and cleanliness of the Linen Room at all times. Reports all safety issues or concerns to upper management. Distributes and receives uniforms, lab coats, textile and linen to all hospital staff as needed. Logs all transactions and provide receipts upon request for tracking purposes. Leads Laundry Workers and Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) within the facility. Lead employees in performing work while he/she performs the full range of laundry worker tasks required to maintain the Medical Center in an aesthetic and aseptic condition. Passes on instructions received from the Laundry Supervisor and Laundry Manager to the employees, assigns immediate tasks to be performed to the group and checks work to verify the work was completed. Works along with other workers, sets the pace, demonstrates methods and techniques, obtains supplies and equipment while answering questions and makings sure all tasks are complete, and deadlines are met. Reports to the supervisor the status and progress of work, any infractions of policies and procedures, and assures safety rules are followed. Work Schedule: Monday - Sunday 6:00am - 2:30pm; 7:00am - 3:30pm. Rotating weekends and holidays. Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker Leader/PD9481-0 Physical Requirements: Required to work continuously on concrete or tiled flooring. May be required to do heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.), standing, stooping and bending. Must be able to climb ladders, move heavily loaded carts and work in congested areas. 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). 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) Lead or Supervise 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. 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.
