Laundry Worker
Must be able to follow oral and written instruction and have hand-eye coordination necessary to perform simple counting and reading of laundry tickets. Be able to maintain production to meet or exceed standards and to work with others as part of a team. Operates the flatwork ironer preparing it for receiving flatwork to be processed. Processes uniforms and patient clothing through garment finishing machine. Folds ironed flatwork and rough dry linens. Sorts soiled linen as required for processing. Screens for unserviceable linen and items needing repairs. Stocks linen carts to established quotas and maintain stock on units. Cleans all linen carts with germicidal detergent. Counts all linen items segregating by patients or employee name and assigned area, and patients clothing is bundled. Rotates from one position to another periodically (usually monthly). Alphabetize or put in numbers in order to avoid loss of items. Check number of items on a ticket against those submitted. Sort laundry by the type of garment and the wash ability of the fabrics; this would require the ability to recognize different types of fabrics. Feed items into flatwork ironer without wrinkling or bunching. Use flatwork iron to press all applicable items with the exception of shirts and garments; Keep pace with the speed of the flatwork ironer. Identify a washed item that is definitely not clean. Serves as the relief laundry machine operator in the absence of the regular machine operator and does all duties of the laundry machine operator. Maintains work area in a clean, orderly condition. Notifies supervisor of all unserviceable linen and items needing repairs. Assists in any section of the laundry when the workload requires, also assists in laundry inventories. All safety and infection control regiments must be adhered to. Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor or designee. Work Schedule:
Mon-Fri hours are varied with rotating with nights, weekends, and holidays Compressed/Flexible Schedule:
NA Position Description Title/PD#:
3874-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/30/2020.
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:
Attention to DetailDexterity and SafetyFollow DirectionsWork 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/Working Conditions:
Required to walk, stand, stretch, and bend with constant movement of arms and hands. Light to medium lifting is required when pushing baskets or lifting linen such as stacks of sheets. All work is done indoor. Subject to extreme heat temperatures and hazardous work on high powered moving machines. Exposure to contaminated areas. Incumbent must wear cap, gloves, mask and gown while performing duties in classifying area. Exposed to noxious odors.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Mon-Fri hours are varied with rotating with nights, weekends, and holidays Compressed/Flexible Schedule:
NA Position Description Title/PD#:
3874-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/30/2020.
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:
Attention to DetailDexterity and SafetyFollow DirectionsWork 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/Working Conditions:
Required to walk, stand, stretch, and bend with constant movement of arms and hands. Light to medium lifting is required when pushing baskets or lifting linen such as stacks of sheets. All work is done indoor. Subject to extreme heat temperatures and hazardous work on high powered moving machines. Exposure to contaminated areas. Incumbent must wear cap, gloves, mask and gown while performing duties in classifying area. Exposed to noxious odors.
- Department:
7304 Laundry Working - Salary Range:
$17.74 to $20.69 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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