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Summary
This announcement is open to Internal and external employees in federal service, Veterans, Military Spouse, Schedule A, Land & Base Management and CTAP/ICTAP eligibles.
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Duties
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• Operates commercial-type washer extractors, three (3) 125 - pound capacity conventional washers, three (3) 120 - pound capacity gas dryers, two (2) 600 - pound capacity washer extractors., one (1) 400 - pound capacity gas dryer, two (2) continuous batch washers with seven (7) gas tunnel designated gas dryers, two (2) 8-module tunnel systems, overhead railing system, and soil sort system with railing, which are usually in operation simultaneously processing various categories of textiles.
• Use soiled and clean linen holding systems utilizing weighed carts, or sorted linen in bags, queued to the tunnels, and soil stations, as well as loading and unloading the conventional washers by hand.
• Loads machines to the related load capacities.
• Program computer micro-processors which are necessary for various classifications utilized.
• Use proper formula programs based on classification and degree of soiling.
• Performs inspections to ensure proper classification is selected to remove stains from stained categorized linen.
• Maintains written records of work productivity, chemical usage, and incoming weight for reporting purposes.
• May train other machine operators in the correct procedures of washer/extractor operation and washing formulary and use.
• Loads and unloads washers and dryers.
• Keeps employee uniforms separated and designates which area they are to be returned.
• Keeps apparel worn by patients grouped for routing to the proper using area.
• Operates conveyors from the tunnel designated dryers, which they empty into carted slings, and then place on a lift to the overhead railing system which is routed to the proper area for finishing.

Work Schedule: M-F: 7:00AM - 3:30PM, Nights/Weekends/Holidays
Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Machine Operator/PD07885A
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/28/2026.
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: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision. 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 (other than blueprint reading)
• 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.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Functional Requirements: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over; Straight pulling; Pushing; Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (6 hours); Standing (2-6 hours); Kneeling (1-2 hours); Repeated bending (1-2 hours); Climbing, legs only (1-2 hours); Climbing, use of legs and arms; Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted); Specific hearing requirements
Environmental Factors: Outside and inside; Excessive heat; Excessive cold; Excessive humidity; Dust; Electrical energy; Slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Working around machinery with moving parts; Working around moving objects or vehicles; Working with hands in water; Working closely with others; Working alone; Protracted or irregular hours of work
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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