Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Summary This position is located in the Laundry Section of Environmental Management Service, Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Responsible for the operation and maintenance on the commercial-type laundry equipment and will process hospital linens, employee uniforms and patient wearing apparel on a timely basis to meet general production schedules. Responsibilities Sorts items received into washing classifications based on fabric content and color and degree of soil or stains. Ensures that all soiled laundry and equipment are kept physically separate from clean laundry side of the building. Identifies wash classifications and records weights in production records. Ensures the washer-extractors are loaded according to their rated capacity and equally balanced. Unloads pass through washer/extractor into laundry bags and sends wet wash to other processing departments within laundry plant. Uses correct water temperature, water and timing cycles and automatic injection of wash compounds at various states in cycle. Process wash classification through 60 lbs, 200 lbs, and two 400 lbs washer/extractors. Determines which linen can be mixed in what order to meet full equipment utilization. Keeps work area neat and orderly at all times. Assist with the general housekeeping in the clean side of the building. Fill injectors with the correct wash compounds for the formula being used. Use special stain removing chemicals and procedures to remove stains from laundry items. Conducts testing to include pH titration, water hardiness and test samples for quality end product and maximum fabric life. Performs duties having a sequence of several related tasks. Selects correct pre-determined wash formula to process the load in order to meet quality control standards. Keep laundry production records and calculate production costs in washroom. Process special items such as pillows, wool blankets and specially marked items separately from regular wash items. Understands infection control procedures. Watchful of linen to ensure sanitation is not compromised. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (subject to change based on the needs of the agency). Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Machine Operator/PD3111A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements 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 period Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/26/2024. 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 needs physical ability for accomplishment of heavy physical tasks for extended periods. Physical demands include: pushing heavy carts; lifting loads of over 50 lbs.; pulling wet wash from washer/extractor and continual bending, stooping, walking and standing on concrete floors. Working conditions include machinery noise; hot and humid atmosphere; offensive odors while sorting and washing soiled linen, which is contaminated with infectious organisms and having wet clothing and shoes while pulling laundry loads. Incumbent is subjected to the possibility of minor cuts, scrapes, bruises and needle wounds. Education 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. Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/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 ICTAP and 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. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. 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.