Laundry Machine Operator

Veterans Health Administration • Sheridan, WY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Laundry Section of Environmental Management, Environmental Management, Facilities Management Service, Sheridan, WY VA Health Care System. The Laundry Machine Operator performs the full range of commercial laundry machine operating duties associated with processing textiles for the Sheridan VA Health Care System and supported VA facilities, including the Billings Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC).

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Pre-employment physical required.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• 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.
• Your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.
• All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates.
• 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.
• 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
• You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Receives soiled textiles delivered to the designated soiled-linen receiving area.
• Ensures contaminated textiles remain physically separated from clean textiles and clean-processing areas in accordance with established infection prevention and laundry procedures.
• Sorts and classifies soiled textiles according to fabric type, degree and type of soil, required treatment, washing characteristics, and established processing requirements.
• Weighs sorted textiles and maintains required production and load documentation.
• Operates multiple commercial/industrial washing machines, including three approximately 200-pound-capacity washers, one approximately 125-pound-capacity washer, and a smaller commercial washer.
• Selects appropriate wash formulas and programs based on textile composition, soil conditions, infection-control requirements, and processing needs.
• Changes chemical containers or supplies as required and follows applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDS), manufacturer's instructions, personal protective equipment requirements, and facility safety procedures.
• Provides instruction and technical assistance to other laundry employees, as assigned, regarding proper sorting and classification of textiles, equipment loading, machine operation, selection of established wash programs, safe chemical handling, and appropriate processing practices.
• Transfers processed textiles from washers to dryers and other finishing operations while maintaining required separation between soiled and clean laundry areas.
• Inspects processed textiles for cleanliness, stains, damage, excessive moisture, or other quality deficiencies and identifies items requiring reprocessing or removal from service.
• Assists with folding, stacking, sorting, and preparation of clean textiles for distribution.
• Loads clean-linen carts with the appropriate textiles and quantities while maintaining cleanliness and preventing contamination of processed linen.
• Maintains the washroom and assigned equipment areas in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed