Summary The Laundry Machine Operator position is located in the Housekeeping -Laundry Service and reports to the Laundry Work Leader/Laundry Supervisor. This position is responsible for the operation of commercial @type washers, extractors, tumblers, conditioners and machines used for the sorting, washing, drying, pressing and inspecting of linens and other articles. Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to: Operate commercial-@type laundry washers, extractors, tumblers or conditioners. Make minor repairs on textiles with hot patch machine. Report the need for equipment maintenance. Knowledge of loading capacities of tumblers, extractors, conditioners. Balance loads by distributing loads evenly. Move and control heavy equipment. Maintain work area and equipment within sanitary standards to include empty waste cans, sweeping, mopping, washing windows, walls, furniture and fixtures when needed. Use standard procedures to set timer per @type and weight of load to keep within production schedules. Keep written records of the work processed. Read and comprehend printed instructions for chemical safety. Follow set procedures to control machines and balance of loads. Promotion Potential: There is no Promotional Potential. Work Schedule: Various Shifts Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Machine Operator/PD02477A Physical RequirementsFrequent maneuvering of heavy tubs. Possible exposure to laundry and cleaning chemicals. Repeated bending, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, standing and walking continuously on cement surfaces. Lifting and carrying items up to 50lbs (and over with assist). Working Conditions: Work is performed inside a laundry facility with higher than normal temperatures, high humidity and prolonged exposure to loud noises. May be exposed to high pressure steam, fast moving machinery. and wet, slippery floors. 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 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification 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 interest. In 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. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/01/2025. 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) Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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 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. 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 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.
