This position is intended to work with laundry used by the Health Care Systems within VISN 17. The Organizational Location of the Position is in the Waco Laundry Aka Textile Care Processing Facility (TCPF) To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/02/2023. 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: Heavy Lifting (45 pounds and over), pulling, pushing, reaching, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, etc. Exposure to various contagion's and infections is a constant hazard as is the danger of cuts and stabs from glass, metal objects and needles found in soiled linen, electrical shocks in equipment and slips on wet floors. Skin rashes and allergies due to chemicals are possible. Incumbent is exposed to hot and humid conditions. Incumbent is exposed to possibility of bruises and minor burns resulting from carts and machinery, and presence of hot steam pipes. The work affects the accuracy, quality and quantity of linens or services within and outside the service. ["Removes sheets, bedspreads and other items from containers and place sends on clips of spreader feeder for the flatwork ironer, holding items taut as the leading-edge feeds into the pressure roll. At times these or smaller items must be fed directly into the ironer. Receives, stacks and places the correct number of items from the cross folder onto the conveyor or containers. Also, receives small flat partially folded items which he/she stacks and places in proper containers or on conveyor. Folds rough dry items such as bath towels, pajamas, convalescent clothing, cotton blankets, laundry bags, etc., and stacks like items for placing on laundry stock shelves. Receives soiled government-owned bulk laundry in laundry bags in carts. He/she sorts the laundry by type of fabric or linen such as sheets, into one group, washcloths and bath towels in another, pajamas and robes in another, and so on. Operates the cart dump, scales, cart washer, soiled linen conveyor and monorail system. Receives soiled personal wearing apparel in bulk from buildings and other medical centers. Classifies and sorts the various items into different lots according to cleaning formula used and the finishing process to be used. Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 0500-1530 - shift times may vary Position Description Title/PD#: LAUNDRY WORKER (DAYS)/PD01425A Physical Requirements: 674-1425-A"]
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