Laundry Worker Leader

Summary The Laundry Worker Leader position is located in the Environmental Management Service (EMS), Audie L.Murphy Campus (ALMC), of South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS), San Antonio, Texas.This job is open to The public U.S.Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.Clarification from the agency ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY:This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.Duties Duties may include but are not limited to:The duties of this position are in the Linen Distribution Unit of the Laundry Section and involves the receipt, storage, collection and distribution of all linen items in use at this Medical Center.The incumbent is responsible for linen quota for using units, including clinics are logged and filled accordingly and delivered as scheduled.Empty carts are returned to the Linen Distribution Room, cleaned and restocked for the next scheduled delivery.Maintains daily record of all linen distributions, service calls and deliveries.Monitors and records service call for linen delivery.Ensures delivery within reasonable time frame, normally not to exceed 30 minutes.Promptly deliver all surgical packs (OR and GU) received from the Laundry Plant to the Processing and Distribution Section (SPD) for auto-claving and subsequent delivery to the units.Monitors all chute rooms and load soiled linen in carts and place on the Laundry truck to prevent chute blockage and expedite delivery to the Linen Distribution Unit.Assist in loading and unloading clean and soiled linen when delivery and pick-up is made.Inspects textile and linen received for quality assurance before storage and delivery.Maintains sanitation and cleanliness of the Linen Room at all times.Reports all safety issues or concerns to upper management.Distributes and receives uniforms, lab coats, textile and linen to all hospital staff as needed.Logs all transactions and provide receipts upon request for tracking purposes.Incumbent participates in Laundry Annual Inventories and perform additional duties as needed.Leader Duties Leads Laundry Workers and Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) within the facility.Lead employees in performing work while he/she performs the full range of laundry worker tasks required to maintain the Medical Center in an aesthetic and aseptic condition.Passes on instructions received from the Laundry Supervisor and Laundry Manager to the employees, assigns immediate tasks to be performed to the group and checks work to verify the work was completed.Works along with other workers, sets the pace, demonstrates methods and techniques, obtains supplies and equipment while answering questions and makings sure all tasks are complete, and deadlines are met.Reports to the supervisor the status and progress of work, any infractions of policies and procedures, and assures safety rules are followed.Assures safety and housekeeping rules are followed.Work Schedule:Monday-Friday, 7:00a.m.to 3:30p.m., rotating holidays Position Description Title/PD#:Laundry Worker Leader/PDHA671-00351-O Physical Requirements:The incumbent must be physically able to do continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, pushing, stretching, pulling, and lifting.Occasionally may climb step ladders or lift or move heavy objects.Working Conditions The work is done where the employee can be exposed to dust, lint, disagreeable sights and odors.He/she must ensure proper use of PPE.The work is performed indoors but must go outside to travel from one assignment to the other.Requirements Conditions of employment U.S.Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.Pre-employment physical required As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued em