The Laundry Machine Operator/Washman is charged with overall operation and daily start up activities of the Textile Care Processing Facility (TCPF) located in the Textile Care Section of Environmental Management (EMS) at the Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System (CAVHS).
These activities include having basic knowledge and care to include the cleaning of all washroom equipment, chemicals and procedure, operate washers and extractors, and loads machines to rated capacities.
Major duties include, but not limited to: Serve as the Laundry Machine Operator/Washman responsible for daily start-up and operation of the Textile Care Processing Facility (TCPF). Operate, load, unload, and monitor commercial laundry equipment, including washer-extractors, continuous batch washers, dryers/tumblers, overhead rail systems, lift stations, and automated cart-wash systems.
Clean and perform basic care of washroom equipment; make minor equipment adjustments and report or address routine operational issues. Receive bulk soiled linen from hospitals and affiliated facilities; weigh, record, sort, and route linen for processing. Load laundry machines to rated capacity and program microprocessors with the correct wash formulas for each textile classification and soil level.
Use electric lift-station and rail controls to place, store, and route soiled linen to the appropriate processing lane. Apply appropriate wash formulas, chemicals, stain-removal/spotting procedures, and specialty products based on textile type and degree of soiling. Maintain accurate written records of production output, incoming linen weights, and chemical usage for reporting purposes.
Follow aseptic and infection-control procedures when handling soiled or contaminated linen. Comply with OSHA requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE), chemical safety procedures, and Joint Commission standards. Communicate with machine operators, laundry work leaders, linen clerks, and supervisors to maintain an efficient linen flow and respond to changing workload needs.
Train other laundry machine operators on washer/extractor operation, wash formulas, chemical use, and proper processing procedures. Remain cross-trained in TCPF operations and assist on both the soiled and clean sides of the laundry during staffing shortages or increased workload. Serve as backup for Laundry Worker, Linen Clerk, and Truck Driver duties when needed; operate vehicles only when authorized and when holding a valid driver's license.
Perform routine laundry and textile-care functions under strict production timelines to support patient care and Veteran-centered services. Work assigned holidays, weekends, or irregular shifts as needed to meet facility operational requirements. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm (Subject to change based on the needs of the Agency).
Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Machine Operator/PD04522A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Shaquira.Timmons@va.gov · 4434218496
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $19.48 – $22.72/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-01.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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