Laundry Equipment Mechanic Helper

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs minor adjustments and repairs including basic system preventative maintenance operations such as replacing belts cleaning filters bleeding air greasing/lubricating adjusting levels etc. on such equipment as two 400-pound Medicare Passthru washer/extractors 50-pound Uniwash 400-pound Gas Fired Dryer 110-pound Tru Feed Spreader/Feeder small piece folders Vibra Steamer and cart wash system lint collection system.
• Requires to safely drive laundry cargo truck carrying gross loads up to 16000 pounds on commercial roads and highways
• Skilled in the operation of high speed commercial sewing machines button machine thermopatch machine vibra steamer marking machine snap fastener and must be able to make minor adjustments to said machines.
• Trouble-shoot electrical problems with meters and grind chests clean with grinder.
• Gathers and records data required to ensure accurate records of uniforms repaired items salvaged uniforms issued uniforms and supplies in stock and other records as established that may be required
• Incumbent must have extensive knowledge of preventive maintenance requirements maintaining for industrial laundry equipment including frequency for each PM appropriate tools parts/equipment and personal protective equipment
• Mends and repairs facility and contracted linen items and employee apparel.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area including when PM are being performed.
• Hangs uniforms and processes through the vibra-steamer.
• Inventories supplies linens and uniforms and maintains proper stock levels by making order requests
• Knowledgeable of and must obey all state and local traffic rules and regulations both on and off VA Medical Center property.
• At times required to work outside and is exposed to inclement weather when loading and unloading the motor vehicle. Drives in all types of traffic and weather conditions and frequently encounters ice snow and fog.
• Maintains a work area that is clean and orderly. Sewing equipment is turned off and covered when not in use. All equipment utilized will be maintained according to established policies and procedures.
• Process textiles using small piece folder and industrial washer/dryer and ironer.
• Skilled in the use of power tools and hand tools associated with the repair of laundry equipment.
• Driving up to approximately 300 miles in all types of weather and inclement conditions.
• Ensures equipment is turned off and covered when not in use.
• Sort and inspect soiled uniforms for items such as pens surgical instruments and personally items left in pockets; items will be removed.

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 ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers 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)

• 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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement 02/09/2026.

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. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation and Repair etc.
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (Theoretical Precise Artistic)
• Troubleshooting