Laundry Supervisor

Veterans Health Administration • Salt Lake City, UT

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Laundry Supervisor functions within the Environmental Management Services office at the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center. The role oversees the distribution of more than 775,000 pounds of clean laundry annually, employee uniforms for more than 2,000 employees, and the Patient Assistance Program (Lost and Found). The supervisor directs the distribution unit’s workflow to ensure clean linen and uniforms are available for direct patient care, and is responsible for the Textile Care Program, including linen management, uniform management, and patient effects.

The position includes supervisory, planning, reporting, procurement, safety, and equipment responsibilities. The supervisor coordinates work assignments and distribution schedules, manages supplies and equipment, monitors contractor performance, and ensures employees receive required safety training and follow established safety procedures. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Work is generally performed indoors in a laundry plant with adequate lighting and ventilation. The work may involve exposure to contagious materials, noise, steam, laundry and cleaning chemicals, and minor cuts or bruises. Physical demands include frequent handling of heavy tubs and chemical containers; repeated bending, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, standing, and walking on cement surfaces for up to seven hours per day; and lifting and carrying up to 45 pounds, or more with assistance.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Applicants must meet the requirements by the announcement closing date of 11/10/2026.
• No specific length of training or experience is required; applicants must demonstrate training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work, supported by detailed resume descriptions.
• Applicants must meet the applicable OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards and pass the qualification screen-out assessment.
• Relevant job elements include dexterity and safety; interpreting instructions and specifications; materials; operation of equipment or machinery; technical practices; and work practices.
• A pre-employment physical is required.
• Selected applicants must complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel.
• Current or former federal employees must provide their most recent SF-50 with the specified position, tenure, appointment type, grade, and duty location information.
• The position requires serving a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.
• Physical capacity for frequent maneuvering of heavy tubs and chemical containers; repeated bending, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, standing, and walking; reaching and pulling overhead; and lifting and carrying up to 45 pounds, or more with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review position descriptions, performance plans, and short- and long-range goals.
• Review contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract specifications.
• Direct and coordinate subordinate employees’ work and ensure appropriate workflow through the distribution unit so clean linen and uniforms are available for patient care.
• Produce reports, including AMIS, staffing guidelines, laundry production, inventory, budget documentation, and equipment surveys.
• Purchase linen and supplies; coordinate linen requirements and obtain quotes based on needs and usage.
• Plan and observe work, assigning equipment and materials on a week-to-week or month-to-month basis.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure employees know and comply with safety rules, receive required safety training, and meet safety program requirements.
• Plan distribution schedules and ensure required supplies and operating equipment are available and used to meet changing daily workloads.
• Inspect equipment for safe and efficient operation in wash and finish areas, and make minor repairs and adjustments as needed.
• Ensure accident reports are completed promptly and coworkers follow safety procedures and use protective equipment.
• Manage the Textile Care Program, including linen management, uniform management, and patient effects.
• Ensure accurate reporting of employee time and attendance.
• Support EEO programs and initiatives in managerial decision-making.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Prior qualifying federal or military service may be credited toward annual leave accrual, subject to approval before appointment and not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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