Laundry Machine Operator
What you'd do
This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Richmond VA Medical Center (VAMC), in Environmental Management Service, Textile Care Section.
Major duties
MAJOR DUTIES include but limited to: Laundry Operator Duties 100%: Laundry Machine Operator in the Textile Care Section (TCS) charged with the operation of a variety of laundry production equipment including the tunnel washer/extractor, large dryers (5001b), large washers (600Lb), small washers and dryers, garment finisher and textile finishing equipment. Sorts soiled linens, pre-soaks stained textiles as needed, accurately weighs wash loads to ensure washer/extractors are correctly balanced, wash soiled and unload clean textiles. Ensures washers and dryers are used to their fullest capacities and overloading or under loading does not occur. Utilizes various chemical agents used by the TCS to ensure they are properly used to prevent damage to linens, uniforms and any other textiles processed. Operates the lift and rail system to correctly direct the proper linen to the desired washer/extractor as well as to the appropriate rail storage to be dried or ironed. Selects the correct linen to be washed or dried, to ensure linen flow on the production floor is continuous. Manually adds or deletes specific cycles for specialty items, and selects the correct wash formula for the selected wash load. Operates the cart wash, water and air systems to identify proper operation and the procedure to shut down the equipment if a malfunction occurs. Changes chemicals as required and changes chemical barrels wearing the proper personal protective equipment (PPE), using a barrel dolly and barrel cap wrench as necessary. Operates the clean side equipment, including garment finisher, small washer, and both large and small dryers. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 6:00am- 2:30pm; Rotating weekends/holidays Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Machine Operator/PD01612A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/10/2026. 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: 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) 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Incumbent must be able to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds. Must be able to stand and walk consistently, perform light to moderate bending and stooping, and able to wear PPE for extended period of time as dictated by the work setting. Some heavy movement of laundry carts weighing up to 700 pounds and use of conveyors are required.
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