Laundry Machine Operator at Brockton

JOB SUMMARY:

Service: Laundry & Dry Cleaning Operations

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 916853

 

 

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise – “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

 

As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.  For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/

 Special Employment Consideration:  VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.

 

Who May Apply:

• Current permanent employees of the VA Boston Healthcare System Laundry Service

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• Must pass pre-employment medical examination.

DUTIES:Back to top

The major function is to supply clean linens and garments to the facilities in VISN 1 laundry services.  The incumbent is to process soiled linens, clothing and uniforms throughout industrial type washer/extractors and produce odorless hygienically clean linens for the VA Medical Centers.
The incumbent will operate all wash/extractors 800 lbs. 400 lbs. and 85 lbs capacities, and 110 lbs. and 400 lbs capacity dryers.  Also operates ancillary equipment such as conveyors, scales, lifts, and computerized soil sort system, monorails and water recovery systems such as waste and recovery systems.  Loads washer/extractors by sling, with the exception of the 85 lb. capacity, which is loaded by hand.  Also unloads washer/extractors by hand into slings, which are lifted by monorail system to await drying.  He/She checks chemical supplies frequently throughout the day, so the computerized chemical injection system will not run dry, and changes the chemicals when it is necessary. A more detailed description of the duties of this position is available in the HRM Service. 

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm

Position Description Title/PD#: 2977A

NOTE:  This position is a NAGE Bargaining Unit position.
NOTE:  This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
NOTE:  Travel and relocation expenses are not authorized.
NOTE:  Selectee may be required to work at any Boston Healthcare System campus, as needed.
NOTE:  Candidates who meet the qualification requirements within 15 calendar days following the closing date of the announcement will be considered.

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

Qualification Requirements: (From the Handbook for Labor and Trade Occupations X-118C)

EXPERIENCE:  Evidence of experience which demonstrates you possess the job elements to perform the duties of this position, must be supported by detailed description of your experience on your resume or OF-612.

Job Elements:

APPLICANTS WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE DEGREE TO WHICH THEY DEMONSTRATE POSSESSION OF THE FOLLOWING JOB ELEMENTS:

 

PHYSICAL EFFORT:  Work requires long periods of standing on hard surfaces.  Exerts strong physical effort in removing wet and hot linen from washer/extractors.  Lifts bags of dirty linen from sani-trux weighing 35 to 50 pounds.  Physical effort if required in pushing of carts of soiled laundry and sorting of soiled linens.  Then incumbent must be physically able to load sani-trux onto trailer, some of these sani-trux weigh up to six hundred (600) pounds and there may be as many as fifteen (15) sani-trux to be loaded on a 24-foot truck.  Effort is required to maneuver vehicle in heavy traffic and perform proper backing up procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Work is performed in a noisy, hot, humid, drafty and dusty (lint) laundry plant.  The plant is subject to rapid changes in temperature during the winter months.  Incumbent must use universal precautions while handling soiled linen in a biohazard area.  Required to wear vinyl gloves, latex gloves, masks, caps and isolation gowns.  Attire can be very uncomfortable and hot; particularly in the summer months.  Subject to skin irritation from chemicals.  Subject to slips and falls due to damp or wet floors.  Subject to the normal road hazards while driving.
The screen-out element(s) for this position are: Do you possess the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

 

APPLICANTS MEETING THE QUALIFICATION STANDARDS WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING KSAO’S:

• Ability to do the work without above normal supervision (SCREEN OUT)
• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order).
• Technical Practices (theoretical and precise).
• Ability to interpret instructions, and specifications.
• Knowledge of materials.
• Knowledge of dexterity and safety.
• Operation of folding machine, washer and dryer.

 

 

Veterans Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.

Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.  For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Country: USA, State: Massachusetts, City: Brockton, Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.