- Position Title
- Laundry Machine Operator
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CARZ-12748151-25-AAK Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, June 12, 2025 to Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you an active duty service member expected to be discharged or released under honorable conditions within the next 120 days who will be eligible for Veterans' preference? You may eligible to apply through the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act based on tentative preference.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a "certification" on appropriate letterhead from your branch of service that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. Note: If selected, prior to appointment you will be required to provide your DD-214 and/or other supporting documentation to verify that you are eligible for Veterans' preference.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a "certification" on appropriate letterhead from your branch of service that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. Note: If selected, prior to appointment you will be required to provide your DD-214 and/or other supporting documentation to verify that you are eligible for Veterans' preference.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
In order to receive appropriate consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for Veterans' Preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference along with the required documentation listed on the form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience is subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
Ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision. (Screen-Out)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
(SCREEN-OUT) Do you have the ability to perform the duties of a Laundry Machine Operator without more than normal supervision? Related experience that demonstrates this ability includes operating commercial dryers, washers, extractors, and cart washers; loading commercial washers, assuring balance of loads, setting controls, sorting linens, and cleaning linens carts; familiar with various chemical agents used to process textiles; maintaining inventory tracking and orders; knowledge of recording and documenting work completed. (THIS EXPERIENCE MUST BE SUPPORTED BY YOUR RESUME TO BE CREDITABLE.)
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Lifts and moves items weighing 50 plus pounds.
3.
Stands for extended periods.
4.
Pulls wet and compacted laundry from washer/extractors and pushes or pulls heavily loaded carts.
5.
Walks, twists, bends, and stands on hard-surfaced floors.
6.
Demonstrates safe work habits and follows safety procedures, including reporting on the job injuries and wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
7.
Maintains a clean and orderly environment by sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, sanitizing, and wiping down equipment and surfaces.
8.
Interprets and follows verbal and written instruction for safely using various chemical agents to ensure they are properly used to prevent damage to linens, uniforms, and any other textiles processed; as well as ensure to negate any adverse chemical reaction.
9.
Uses proper aseptic techniques; including, proper hand hygiene, using all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and following all infection control requirements associated with Textile Processing and Distribution Management.
10.
Loads and unloads washer extractors and dryer conditioners by manual or mechanical means, processes all textiles, patients' personal garments and employee uniforms in order of priority needs avoiding continuous processing of any particular item.
11.
Operates washer extractors by making proper machine settings corresponding to formula and replaces chemical drums and detergent as needed.
12.
Sets heating and cooling time controls for drying or conditioning of any textile to avoid excessive wrinkling and wasting time.
13.
Replenishes linen carts with the correct number and type of textiles.
14.
Understands and follows general Infection Control procedures while maintaining the required barrier between "soiled side" operations and clean textiles.
15.
Assists with the facility wide annual linen inventory by collecting, sorting, counting, recording, and reporting on hand amounts to the supervisor.
16.
Interprets and understands written and verbal instructions to ensure washers are used to their loaded capacities, ensuring that over-loading or under-loading does not occur.
17.
Operates the laundry "clean side" equipment, including the garment finisher, small washer, large and small dryers, ironing systems, and small piece folders.