The position serves as the Laundry Leader for the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS). The employee leads workers engaged in laundry and linen operations, including processing, distribution, equipment operation, and associated support programs. The position performs nonsupervisory laundry and textile care work and provides day-to-day technical direction to a multi grade team.
Major duties include: Works alongside staff and sets the pace for production, quality, and compliance with safety and infection control procedures. Demonstrates proper work methods for linen handling, sterile area procedures, equipment operation, and safe work practices. Provides technical guidance, answers questions on policies, PPE, task procedures, and linen handling protocols.
Ensures proper collection, containment, and transportation of soiled linen from clinical users to the laundry plant following infection control and PPE requirements. Manages rotation, accountability, and tracking of patient clothing and valuables, including safe access procedures. Initiates work orders for needed repairs and maintains liaison with vendor technicians and contractors supporting chemical injection systems and automation platforms.
Coordinates preventive maintenance scheduling, reports performance deficiencies, and monitors equipment usage. Loads and unloads linen carts using hydraulic lifts and secures cargo safely. Addresses operational issues such as linen shortages, delivery disruptions, equipment malfunctions, and process deviations. Oversees uniform distribution, scrub operations, and the Scrub X automated dispensing system, including data updates, user troubleshooting, and training.
Provides data collection and summary information to assist management in planning, procurement, and budgeting. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
(work hours may be further discussed during the interview) Virtual: This is not a virtual position Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Leader/PD803650 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.
This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
There is no educational substitution.
Kara.Grieser@va.gov · (320) 252-1670 X7151
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $22.67 – $26.46/hr.
Applications close on 2026-09-25.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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