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Summary Position is non-supervisory work in which the primary work involves the ordering-of clean linen for distribution, the cleaning and sorting of delivery carts, assembling, issuing and loading clean laundry into trucks Incumbent also performs basic administrative work such as receiving telephone calls, maintaining accurate records of quotas and linen deliveries, and assisting in semi­annual linen inventories Position is internal to agency. Responsibilities Incumbent is responsible for receiving bulk sets of linen from the finishing units and for storing the clean linens on storage rack. Incumbent is responsible for preparing orders for clean linen delivery to wards, clinics and other using areas Incumbent is responsible for cleaning and sorting delivery carts, prior to packing for distribution. Incumbent receives all incoming telephone calls for linen orders from using areas. Incumbent assists in loading the clean delivery trucks. Incumbent is required to maintain accurate records of linen deliveries. Incumbent is required to maintain a clean and safe work environment. Incumbent fills in for Uniform Issue Room Clerk as required. Reviews linen quotas against changing user needs and keeps the Supervisor informed of such changes. Understands oral and written instructions, handles all special telephone requests for additional linen, and maintains records of all such requests. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full Time 7am to 3:30pm, Monday-Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Machine Operator/PD07874A Physical Requirements: Incumbent is required to frequently maneuver heavy carts up to 500 lbs., stand for long periods of time, push and pull heavy carts on and off trailer or truck. Bend, stoop and stand/walk continuously on cement surface._ May work with hands stretched above shoulders. The work performed requires continuous walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing of ladders. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 45 pounds. Work is performed in a typical hospital laundry setting of odors, noise, congestion and infection possibilities. Work is accomplished indoors where lighting is good. Working conditions can change with seasons from very hot to very cold. Incumbent is subject to the possibility of bruising, muscle strain, because of bending, stopping, pulling and pushing. He/she is subject to such conditions as chapped hands or other irritation resulting from working with water, detergents and disinfectants. He/she may sustain cuts, minor shocks, falls from slippery floors and other injuries during the performance of the duty assignments. He/she wears appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing. Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (Veterans, their representatives, visitors and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with customer constructively and appropriately. Responds to requests for assistance in a timely manner. Lends support to supervisor, co-workers and ITP patients and objectively considers different options in an effort to resolve conflicts or other factors that may adversely affect accomplishing the goals of the service. In the performance of official duties the employee has regular access to printed and electronic files containing sensitive data which must be protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act 1974 and other applicable laws, federal regulations, VA statues and policy and VHA policy. The employee is responsible for 1) protecting that data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration or unauthorized deletion and 2) following regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc., as set out in the computer access agreement which is signed by the employee. Requirements 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, 05/06/2024. 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: 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: Loaded carts can weight up to 600 pounds and extreme caution must be exercised in moving carts to avoid injury to others or self and to physical plant. All duties are performed while standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, and climbing on ladders. Moderate to heavy lifting, pushing and pulling is required when moving carts, loading and unloading carts, stocking the flow rack and cleaning. Incumbent is exposed to disagreeable odors and possibly infectious organisms from soiled linens, patient clothing, and employee uniforms. Incumbent is exposed to hot and humid conditions. Incumbent is exposed to possibility of cuts and bruises from carts. Education No 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. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. 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.