Laundry Worker Supervisor

Veterans Health Administration•North Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The Laundry Worker Supervisor oversees daily laundry operations within the medical center’s Environmental Management Services. The position reports directly to the Laundry Plant Manager and provides technical and administrative supervision to subordinate employees. The supervisor coordinates work, manages employee leave and performance matters, makes routine decisions, answers questions about procedures and machine operation, and helps ensure effective operations. The role also involves equipment and linen handling oversight, safety training, required records and reports, supply requests, and processing forms for unserviceable linen and clothing.

Requirements

Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to demonstrate the ability to perform the work; no specific length of training or experience is required.
Ability to interpret instructions and specifications other than blueprint reading.
Ability to lead or supervise.
Dexterity and safety knowledge.
Knowledge of materials.
Ability to operate specified job-family equipment and machinery.
Technical practices.
Work practices, including keeping things neat, clean, and in order.
U.S. citizenship is required, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
Must complete the required online onboarding and pre-employment identification requirements.
Must serve a one-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

Ensure pressure is adjusted correctly on the flatwork ironer rolls.
Counsel employees and recommend disciplinary actions for subordinate employees when required.
Work with the team to ensure operations are effective.
Supervise employees and manage leave and performance issues.
Make routine decisions and answer employees’ questions about procedures and machine operation.
Submit required records and reports, request supplies, and prepare forms for unserviceable linen and clothing.
Lead and instruct employees on proper equipment use and care and linen-handling methods.
Adhere to the Equal Opportunity Program and investigate grievances or complaints to resolve them informally.
Ensure employees receive pertinent safety training.
Ensure conveyor belts are intact and properly adjusted, and that clipper lacing is intact.