Laundry Machine Operator (Temporary Promotion NTE 120 Days)
Job Location:
Northport, NY - USA
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Job 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.
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
- 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 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)
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:
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.
None.
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 applicants 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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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