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Summary This position is a laundry machine operator who performs tasks involved in the washing and drying process of laundering linen and personal clothing. The position performs varied combinations of tasks in one or more functional areas of the laundry process such as receiving, (unloading soiled linen from trucks), soiled sorting, weighing linen, loading/unloading washers and dryers, and moving linen to various areas of the Laundry for finishing. THIS IS A PROMOTION NOT TO EXCEED 120 Days Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for the overall machine production in the Textile Care Processing facility (TCPF), ensuring quality and quantity of work performed meets established standards. Shifts available staff through work stations to meet the varying daily workload demands in production. Work assignments consist of soiled sorting, washing, drying, conditioning, rough dry folding, flatwork processing, uniform processing, patient personal processing, linen distribution, and the operation of all laundry machinery and equipment associated with the assigned tasks. Makes routine decisions, demonstrates proper techniques and safe practices to TCPF staff, and answers staffs' questions regarding policies, procedures and machinery/equipment operation. Monitors work while in progress to ensure production needs are met and proper procedures, rules and regulations are being followed. Confers with the TCPF Supervisor/Manager daily.to determine priorities and reports any TCPF discrepancies, malfunctions, shutdowns and concerns to the TCPF Supervisor/Manager. Incumbent assumes control of the TCPF in the absence of the Worklead/Supervisor/Manager. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM. This is a PROMOTION NOT TO EXCEED 120 DAYS. Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Mach Operator (promotion NTE 120 days)/PD10742A 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. 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) Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/16/2025. 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) Operation of Equipment/Machinery Without more than normal supervision 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 EFFORT: Incumbent must stand and/or walk continuously on hard surfaced floors. Some stooping, bending and reaching is also required when performing duties. Lifting up to 50 pounds is required and gets assistance to lift weights in excess of 50 pounds. Must be physically capable to push and pull carts full of linen. WORK CONDITIONS: Incumbent is exposed to disagreeable odors and possibly infectious organisms from soiled linen. Incumbent may be subjected to minor cuts and bruises from carts and machinery. Incumbent may be exposed to heat, humidity, cold drafts, lint, vibration and high noise levels Education Additional Information 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.