Laundry Worker Leader
Job Location:
Fayetteville, GA - USA
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Job Summary
This position is assigned to the Environmental Management Service (EMS) of the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks Fayetteville Arkansas. The primary purpose of the position is to provide support to the Laundry Supervisor via Linen Processing Leadership Support and various duties. Lead a group of employees ranging from WG-4 WG-3 WG-2 and GS3. Incumbent will process hospital linens employee uniforms and patient wearing apparel on a timely basis to meet general production schedules.
Duties:
- Ability to operate industrial size machinery.
- Ability to work with handheld machinery.
- knowledge of cleaning machinery.
- Ensures an aseptic handling of items while transporting and distributing.
- Carries out specific tasks as assigned by supervisor.
- Keep work area neat and orderly at all times.
- Operating knowledge of clean side equipment including garment finisher small washer large and small dryers spreader/feeder/ironer/folder stacker conveyor small and large piece folders.
- Basic knowledge of the operating principles of commercial washing and knowledge to select the correct wash formula from the provided chart for the selected wash load and basic knowledge of the cart wash operation system water and air systems to identify proper operations and procedures to shut down the equipment if a malfunction occurs.
- Knowledge and skill to operate the lift and rail system to correctly direct the proper linen pulled from washer/extractors to appropriate rail storage to be dried or ironed.
- Prepare and submit reports.
- Ability to comprehend oral and written instructions.
- Experience or training in safely using cleaning materials and supplies.
- Constantly alert to the operation of machines assigned be aware of any malfunctions and know the procedure for shutting down equipment.
Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker Leader/PD03120-0
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
- 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
- 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)
- 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.
To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 10/01/2026.
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: Most tasks require varying degrees of muscular effort and hand to eye coordination to assure safe and efficient use of equipment and supplies. Work requires frequent bending or stooping prolonged walking standing working in cramped positions and climbing. Work requires frequent lifting and moving heavy items weighing 40 to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts objects weighing over 50 pounds. Work requires visual acuity to assure completion of tasks in acceptably clean and aseptic manner.
Working Conditions: Incumbent generally works in a well-ventilated air-conditioned and well-lighted area. However incumbent is constantly exposed to potential contamination and unclean surroundings. Many tasks require muscular effort and hand to eye coordination. Prolonged walking and standing are required. Incumbent follows predetermined work procedures but must determine independently when a job is done well. However he/she is constantly exposed to potential contamination and unclean surroundings and must be able to understand and follow procedures. The work environment demands strong physical capabilities and the ability to focus. Must be able to work independently and under stressful conditions.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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:
IC
