Laundry Mach Operator - Richmond, United States - US Veterans Health Administration

US Veterans Health Administration

Verified Company

Richmond, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Duties:

Principal Duties:

Incumbent is responsible for assigning work tasks and setting the pace for laundry workers primarily on the clean processing section of the laundry.

Ensuring all employees in this section wear appropriate protective clothing and follow proper infection guidelines meeting JCAHO, OHSA and EMS requirements.

Incumbent monitors equipment and submit reports for repairs as needed; moves employees to different work areas to efficiently process all linen items for two (2) medical centers.

The facility processes linen for three (3) military bases.

Incumbent directs three (2) WG-7 Machine Operators and (3) WG-5 Machine Operators, (18) WG-2 Laundry Workers and three (2) WG-7 Truck Drivers and (1) WG-6 MVO.

Assumes the responsibilities of the WS-6 position accordingly as needed.

Work along with other workers and setting the pace; demonstrates the proper work method for processing linens, uniforms and clothing throughout the laundry, and ensure employees meet satisfactory levels of production.

The incumbent revolve through all processing of linens while passing on to other workers the instructions received from the supervisor while performing typical duties, such as, assisting in unloading and loading of trucks; receiving, counting and stacking ironed têxtiles; filling racks, baskets, or carts with clean têxtile items; ensuring washers are loaded, and the appropriate water temperatures/settings are used accordingly for the type of machine.

Assigns immediate tasks to be performed and other work obtained from the supervisor on problems that come up during the work.

Work Schedule:
Various Tours Including some Weekends and Holidays

Position Description Title/PD#:
Laundry Mach Operator/PD02938A

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.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Subject to a background/suitability investigation
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
May serve a probationary period
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/195
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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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.
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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 mínimal 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:

Lead or Supervise
Machine Tools
Technical Practices
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.
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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.

Education:

Preferred Experience:
Incumbent directs WG-07 and WG-05 Machine Operators, and WG-02 Laundry Worker. In the absence of the WS-05 Laundry Machine Operator Supervisor, the incumbent assumes the responsibilities as needed.

The incumbent revolves through all processing of linens while passing on to other workers the instructions received