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Laundry Worker

Incumbent is assigned as a laundry worker in the uniforms and patient clothing section, and performs one or a combination of housekeeping tasks necessary to keep the area clean, sanitary, and attractive. Responsibilities duties include, but may not be limited to the following: prepares and loads carts of clean linen for delivery to wards, clinics, and other areas; and loads carts according to established linen quotas. Handles telephone requests for additional linen and maintains records of all such requests. Performs all duties in accordance with station policies, procedures, regulations, and standards applicable to the laundry section. Operates the flatwork spreader/feeder, ironer, folder, and stacker/conveyor; and operates industrial dryers, a small piece folder, and garment tunnel finisher. Unloads industrial washers and operates lift stations, index switches, and rail sling systems. Sorts soiled linen by classification and degree of soil and follows all established procedures. Performs routine care and maintenance of machines and equipment (i.e., tightening nuts and bolts and/or greasing/oiling fittings and wheels); and inspects linens for damage, stained items, etc. Maintains production counts and inventory records of all supplies. Follows established safety and infection control procedures; and keeps the assigned work area clean and free of debris. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work schedule: 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., rotating holidays.

Physical requirements: incumbent is exposed to disagreeable odors and possibly infectious organisms from soiled linens, patient clothing, and employee uniforms. Is exposed to noise and hot and humid conditions. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises from carts and machinery and minor burns from the presence of steam pipes and the flatwork-ironer. Incumbent is exposed to needle sticks and sharps. Incumbent may be subjected to inclement weather while performing the duties of the position.

Requirements: conditions of employment include U.S. citizenship; suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation. Selective services registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements. Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification 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.

Qualifications: to 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: interpret instructions, specifications (other than blueprint reading) materials operation of equipment/machinery special aptitude 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.

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