The Laundry Worker is under the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System within Environmental Management Service (EMS). The Laundry Worker reports to the Textile Care Supervisor and is responsible for delivery and pick up of clean and soiled linen, sorting, receiving and issuing laundry daily. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision 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. ["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 Laundry Worker contributes to the Textile Care program by performing a full range of duties in maintaining the linen exchange system which provides linen service to wards, clinics, and laboratories. Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Assists the Textile Care Supervisor in conducting customer service surveys and random sampling linen inventory counts throughout the facility. Performs other related duties as assigned and as required due to emergency situations or staff shortages. Weighs, records, and logs daily delivered clean and soil linen carts. Removes linen carts and wet linen bags that may weigh up to 1,000 pounds. Prepares, deliver, and restock clean linen on daily basis. Pushes or pulls 9 feet cart on and off elevators. Assists with quarterly inventory of linen throughout the facility. Keeps work area, linen carts, and equipment in sanitary condition. Collects bags of soiled linen throughout the facility. Checks wards and clinical linen rooms for overage or misuse of linen. Inspects of linen delivery areas at delivery. Assures linen security by inspection of lock on doors. Assists with customer service surveys and random linen sampling. Operates electronic or manual pulleys or dollies to transport linen. Uses a variety of cleaning supplies and power operated equipment. Works in a safe manner, adhering to established safety policies and reporting any hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions to management. Follows specific instructions proper mixing, handling, and securing toxic chemical and solutions. Perform other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Various. May be required to work weekends or change shift tour of duty in an effort to meet the needs of the service and facility. Compressed/Flexible: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD10746A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Physical Requirements: Laundry workers must stands or walk continuously on concrete floors. While they do not usually have to keep pace with machines, they need a certain amount of quickness in hand and arm movements to meet production standards. They frequently lift or move bundles weighing up to 25 pounds; however in receiving and shipping, occasional lifting of bulk bundles weighing 30 pounds is required. Must be able to adjust work pace to existing workload, which will vary from day to day. Must be able to maintain a good attendance record, possess emotional and mental stability, and work at a steady and efficient pace."]
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.