Laundry Worker

Summary The position is located in the Richmond VA Medical Center, Environment Management Service, Laundry Section, Richmond, Virginia.The primary purpose of the position is to perform work in a semi-automated laundry processing approximately six million pounds of linen annually.Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S.Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Clarification from the agency ALL US CITIZENS Duties The employee will work in a semi-automated laundry operation that processes six-million pounds of linen annually.This position is responsible for sorting linen by classification and customer, correctly identifying personal clothing, and maintaining accurate counts.Employee separates soiled textiles into appropriate categories; properly handles soiled and infectious linen; separates, folds, ties, stacks rough dry textiles using power equipment; processes flatwork and/or finishing equipment; and operates tunnel finisher and auto-valet uniform dispensing equipment.Other duties include, but are not limited to:Maintains a neat, clean, organized work area to ensure productivity and efficiency; and performs routine cleaning assignments within the Laundry.Completes reports and work assignments with accuracy, free from errors and meets established timeframes;-Notifies supervisor when encountering difficulties with work assignments or unfinished work;-Performs other related duties as assigned.Work Schedule:6 am to 2:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#:Laundry Worker/PD02546A Physical Requirements:Incumbent is subject to continuous standing, walking, bending, and lifting.Must be able to lift and carry textiles up to fifty (50) pounds.Position requires individual to push or pull soiled and clean laundry carts to and from various locations within the medical center.Requirements Conditions of employment As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (OR INSERT 2-year trial 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 employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.You must be a U.S.citizen to apply for this jobSubject to a background/suitability investigation May serve a probationary period Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.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.Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.Resume 04/07/2026 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:Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Materials Operation of Equipment/Machinery Physical Strength Reliability And Dependability Technical Practices 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