Summary

This position is located at the Royal C. Johnson Veterans Memorial Hospital within the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System. The employee will be assigned to the Laundry Section and will be singly processing an average of 80 pounds of linen an hour - which benefits the main Sioux Falls facility and on occasion its Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The employee must be able to perform all laundry/linen section activities.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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 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 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: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. The employee must be able to perform moderate to heavy physical effort over an eight-hour period - including continuous standing - bending - lifting and climbing. Sustained physical activity involves turning - stooping - crouching - pushing - rubbing - and reaching. Objects weighing as much as fifty (50) pounds must be lifted or moved. Work Environment: Work is normally performed in a clean - well-lit - heated and ventilated building - He/She is exposed to noise - vibrations - chemicals - and other potentially physically harmful situations from operation power equipment and tools. He/She must appropriately use PPE - such as various protective gear - including - but not limited to - gloves - or masks that are designed to protect the incumbent from hazards that can cause injury or illness as they are subject to chemical - physical - and biological hazards of which can cause skin irritation - as one example - or develop respiratory issues from commercial cleaning solutions. Additionally - he/she is routinely exposed to disagreeable odors - such as feces - vomit - and/or blood - etc. He/She is also routinely exposed to bloodborne pathogens (BBP) - other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) - Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs) - contagious diseases and other infection organisms that can cause physical harm and/or death - if PPE is not used appropriately or is defective. He/She is exposed to potential injury and contamination from sharps - needles - etc. He/She is exposed to predatory pests - such as bed bugs - lice and scabies.

Duties

• Major duties include but are not limited to: Prepares and loads carts of clean linen for delivery to wards - clinics - and other areas
• loads carts according to established linen quotas
• Reads - comprehends - and/or interprets written and verbal instruction and/or communication from various avenues
• Performs all duties in accordance with station policies - procedures - regulations - and standards applicable to the laundry section
• Operates the flatwork spreader/feeder - ironer - folder - and stacker/conveyor
• operates industrial dryers - a small piece folder
• Unloads industrial washers and operates lift stations - index switches - and rail sling systems
• Sorts soiled linen by classification and degree of soil and follows all established procedures
• Performs routine care and maintenance of machines and equipment (i.e. - tightening nuts and bolts and/or greasing/oiling fittings and wheels)
• and inspects linens for damage - stained items - etc
• Follows established safety and infection control procedures
• and keeps the assigned work area clean and free of debris
• May periodically be required to assist with Housekeeping Aid duties
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 6:00am - 2:30pm (work hours may be further discussed during the interview) Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD80266A Telework: Not available Relocation/Recruitment Incentive: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Stations (PCS): Not authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.