The Primary Purpose of the Position is to operate commercial-type laundry washers, extractors, tumblers, or conditioners. The work includes loading, unloading, and operating controls of machines to wash, dye, starch, roughdry, or condition items for pressing.
Operate commercial-type washer extractors, three (3) 125 - pound capacity conventional washers, three (3) 120 - pound capacity gas dryers, two (2) 600 - pound capacity washer extractors., one (1) 400 - pound capacity gas dryer, two (2) continuous batch washers with seven (7) gas tunnel designated gas dryers, two (2) 8-module tunnel systems, overhead railing system, and soil sort system with railing, which are usually in operation simultaneously processing various categories of textiles.
Incumbent uses soiled and clean linen holding systems utilizing weighed carts, or sorted linen in bags, queued to the tunnels, and soil stations, as well as loading and unloading the conventional washers by hand. Incumbent loads machines to the related load capacities. Programs computer micro-processors which are necessary for various classifications utilized. Uses proper formula programs based on classification and degree of soiling.
Performs inspections to ensure proper classification is selected to remove stains from stained categorized linen. Maintains written records of work productivity, chemical usage, and incoming weight for reporting purposes. May train other machine operators in the correct procedures of washer/extractor operation and washing formulary and use. Loads and unloads washers and dryers. Keeps employee uniforms separated and designates which using area they are to be returned to.
Keeps apparel worn by patients grouped for routing to the proper using area. Operates conveyors from the tunnel designated dryers, which they empty into carted slings, and then place on a lift to the overhead railing system which is routed to the proper area for finishing. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 11AM - 7:30PM / 5:00AM - 1:30PM includes Holidays Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Machine Operator/
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $19.96 – $23.29/hr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-05.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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