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Laundry Machine Operator

Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration
Oklahoma City VA Health Care System, Environmental Management Service Line
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Summary

The incumbent serves as a Laundry Machine Operator for Environmental Management Service, Textile Care Facility at the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
07/09/2025 to 07/17/2025
Salary
$22.21 to - $25.93 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 5
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Oklahoma City, OK
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
CBSU-12757044-25-RSH
Control number
840282800

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Duties

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Scope of Duties:

  • Must be capable of programming microprocessor controls for a 200-, 400-, and 800-pound side loading washer extractors which are equipped with an automatic supply dispenser, automatic steam injection, two speed extractor and manual soap chute.
  • Load and unload washers using the Gardner Overhead Monorail Hoisting and Stationary System.
  • Must be able to select washing formulas based on the soil condition of the items to be processed.
  • Monitors automatic laundry product/chemical dispenses to assure washers receive proper quantities of detergents, sours, softeners, and bleach as well as sanitary agents in the appropriate time sequence.
  • Observes washers and dryers during operation for possible malfunctions.
  • Must be able to operate commercial dryers, small piece folders, blanket folders, cross folders/feeders, blanket folders, flatwork ironers, sheet separators and laundry chemical product dispensers.
  • Perform other related functions such as checking water levels, checking soiled linen chutes, transporting soiled linen to sorting area and sorting linen into appropriate category for processing. I
  • Will also dye linen as required by adding correct amount of measured dye, monitor washroom supply needs, record daily production, and logs related equipment malfunctions for maintenance personnel.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday, 7:00am-3:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Machine Operator/PD13135A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • You may be required to serve a probationary/trial period
  • Subject to background/security investigation
  • Pre-employment physical required
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification 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)

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/17/2025.

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:

  • Dexterity and Safety
  • Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
  • Materials
  • Operation of Equipment/Machinery
  • Technical Practices
  • Without more than normal supervision
  • Work 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:
Incumbent stands or walks on concrete floors continuously. Eye-hand coordination is required to lift bulk linen items weighing over fifty (50) pounds. There is continuous bending, stooping, walking and standing required. The laundry facility provides a hot and humid atmosphere and a high level of noise. The potential exists for cuts, bruises, and minor shocks. Incumbent may also be subject to moving overhead equipment, steam, exposure to laundry chemical products (detergents, bleaches, etc.) and is routinely subjected to contaminated linen/laundry items which may be infectious. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to include eye protection or face shields, gowns, gloves and safety footwear are imperative to protect the incumbent.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

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