Summary Temporary Promotion NTE 120 Days. The incumbent is in the Laundry and Linen Distribution service of Environmental Management at the Northport VA Medical Center. He or she operates multiple commercial-@type laundry washers, dryers and extractors and instructs Laundry Worker on their operation. This includes loading, unloading, and operating controls of machines to wash, dye, starch, or condition items for pressing, ensuring the facility has required laundry and linen for daily operations. Responsibilities Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Operates, loads and controls commercial laundry washes and dryers. Maintains and cleans work area, equipment and carts. Reports the need for equipment maintenance to supervisor or mechanic. Maintains load records for production schedules. Monitors weight carts and weight items on floor scale. Selects proper program depending on @type of fabric being washed Unloads clean linen and directs it to the flatwork ironer or to the dryers. Monitors chemical dispensing system and replaces empty chemical barrels. Operates commercial laundry washers, tumble dryers, flat work ironer, crossfolders, stacker conveyor belts and small folders. Loads and unloads washers using the Overhead Monorail Hoisting and Stationary System Delivers clean linen from textile care and delivers linens to using areas either responding to emergency needs and/or on a regular route. Determines proper storage of supplies and equipment. Adheres to information security laws, regulations and VA policy. Follows regulations on the separation, segregation, storage, transportation and disposal of all medical wastes and ensures compliance with EPA, DOT and OSHA regulations. Follows medical center and patient privacy regulations. Utilizes appropriate laundry chemical products. Adheres to wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: M-F. 6:30am-3p Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Machine Operator/PD # 21I90-O 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 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) Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/14/2026. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading) Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials Operation of Job Family Specify Equipment, Machinery, etc. 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: All duties are performed while standing, walking, bending or stooping on a concrete floor. Heavy lifting of bundles weighing over 23 kilograms (50 pound), and pulling are required while loading or unloading machines, heavy laundry bags, handling washroom supplies, etc. Physical condition must be good, as muscle strain, constant use of both hands, good footwork and eyesight are required. Education None. Additional Information 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. 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.
