Laundry Worker Leader

About the role

The Laundry Worker Leader will provide support to the Laundry Supervisor via Linen Processing — Leadership Support — and various duties in Environmental Management Service for the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System. This position will lead a group of 8 laundry workers in safe, efficient, and economical processing of an annual workload of approximately 750,000 lbs. of linens at the Jack C. Montgomery VAMC and Ernest Childers VA Outpatient Clinic.

Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker Leader/PD144960

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to demonstrate your ability to do the work. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties must be supported by detailed descriptions on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen-out element (usually question 1 in the online questionnaire). Those who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and eliminated. Potential eligibles are then rated against the following Job Elements:

• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
• Ability to Lead or Supervise
• Dexterity (Assembly, Disassembly, Reassembly, etc.)
• Knowledge of Materials
• Operation of Job Family Specify Equipment, Machinery, etc.
• Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)

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, religious, 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform supervisory duties in Laundry Worker Supervisor's absence
• Restock the Automated Linen and Scrub machines
• Receive, sort, and mark soiled linen and apparel
• Perform minor machine maintenance
• Process industrial linens, employee uniforms, and patient wearing apparel
• Complete assignment, assignment changes, and/or work
• Ensure laundry schedule includes linen items, materials, chemicals, and tools are available
• Communicate changes in process, policy, and work assignments
• Maintain statistics, records, and logs for inventory and reporting
• Communicate instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines
• Identify and sort laundry items received from a processing facility based on purpose
• Restock supplies as needed to perform job duties
• Sort special processing items such as pillows, wool blankets, and surgery and isolation linen for distribution
• Train others on safe, proper handling of soiled linens, use of cleaning materials, tools, and industrial laundry equipment
• Recognize and report safety issues and/or problems with equipment, machinery, supplies, and staffing
• Observe safety signs, directions, and instructions
• Stay informed on current laundry procedures, policies, instructions, and other directives
• Provide on-the-job training on safety, work sequence, use of materials, tools, and equipment
• Use or experience using computer software such as spreadsheets and processing programs such as Word and Excel
• May perform driving of an automobile and is expected to obtain GSA approvals for vehicle usage
• Work may involve travel to campuses and community-based outpatient clinics to provide training

Work Schedule

6:00am to 2:30pm

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
• Work requires the pushing and pulling of wheeled carts that weigh up to 650 lbs
• Occasionally required to drive to other Eastern Oklahoma VA CBOC facilities when needed; driver's license is required for duties

Work Environment

• Incumbent generally works in a well-ventilated, air-conditioned, and well-lighted area
• 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
• Work environment demands strong physical capabilities and the ability to focus
• Must be able to work independently and under stressful conditions
• Incumbent may be exposed to hazardous materials and/or diseases as part of duties

Promotion Potential

The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.