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Laundry Machine Operator
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 7 days ago
On-site Clarksburg, WV $22.3 – $26/hr Apply by Jun 24, 2026 Laundry Machine Operating ISTP Operations
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This position is in Environmental Management Service (EMS), at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, Clarksburg, WV. The incumbent functions at the full journeyman level for dewing machine operation and performs a variety of duties related to textile care operations. The incumbent reports to the Laundry Supervisor.
What You'll Do
- →Operates laundry machines used for a variety of special purposes, including industrial washer/extractor and dryer machines, automated linen folding machines, commercial steam pressers, and sheet spreaders.
- →Uses the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while sorting and loading washing machines, including an apron, gloves, face shield, etc., to prevent direct contact with bodily fluids, including blood, feces, bacteria, and contagious diseases and viruses.
- →Sets machine controls on a variety of equipment, for cleaning and finishing purposes.
- →Reports mechanical defects, malfunctions, and low chemical levels to the supervisors.
- →Moves linens to various areas in the laundry for finishing, Folds, stacks/hangs, and stores textiles neatly and in the designated area.
- →Repairs and alters linen items and uniforms.
- →Measures and fits employee uniform garments to indicate what adjustments will be made and completes the alterations, making certain that the result does not detract from the fit and original appearance of the garment.
- →Repairs patient care linens that require mending.
- →Sewing operations include hand stitching and operating an industrial sewing machine.
- →Responsible for the initial issue of all employee uniforms.
- →Maintains accurate records of all uniforms issued as required in VHA 1850.04.
- →Issues, mends, orders, and maintains an inventory of all scrub garments.
- →Issues replacements for all unserviceable employee uniforms and maintains records of uniforms that are salvaged.
- →Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 5:00AM-1:30PM Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Machine Operator/PD23139-0 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorize
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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 identification 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) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
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Job ID: 22e32549-7002-4892-9e2c-f82d78540463
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