About this role
Job SummaryNew York Harbor (NYH) Veteran's Administration Medical Center (VAMC) is seeking a Laundry Worker for their St. Albans facility.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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 (includes blueprint reading) Materials Operation of Equipment/Machinery Technical Practices 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.
Major DutiesDuties include but are not limited to the following: Properly operates assigned equipment; Uses electronic computer systems and databases; Uses personal protective equipment appropriately; Uses laundry baskets and linen carts when handling and stacking linen; Implements safety precautions; Follows proper linen isolation techniques; Follows oral and written instructions; Keeps production records; Prepares linen for washing unit by folding, stacking and counting; Assembles surgical linen sets; Uses equipment to repair holes in linen; Utilizes chemicals as directed; and Determines if linen is able to be salvaged. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 5am-1:30pm; may include rotational tours and weekends Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD03874A Physical Requirements: The work of the position may require strenuous activity and requires the incumbent to walk, stand, stretch, and bend with constant movement of arms and hands. Light to medium lifting is required when pushing baskets and lifting linen such as stacks of sheets. Work is done indoors and the incumbent is subject to extreme temperatures and hazardous work on high powered moving machines. The incumbent will be exposed to contaminated areas. The use of a cap, gloves, mask, and gown is necessary while performing duties in certain areas. Exposure to noxious odors exists.RequirementsU.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: 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. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.