Summary OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? Responsibilities This position is located in the Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center, Milwaukee, a complexity level 1A facility. The incumbent functions as a Laundry Work Leader within the Environmental Management Service. As a working leader, the incumbent is responsible for: Passing on to other workers the instructions received from supervisors and getting work started Working along with other workers and setting the pace. Demonstrating proper work methods. Assist the supervisor in preparation of estimates and ordering of materials for constructions, maintenance, repair, or improvements to systems and structures through the Medical Center. Seeing to it that needed plans, materials, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations; Obtaining needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up during the work; Maintaining a current knowledge, and answering questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives (for example, technical orders); Seeing to it that there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy; Checking work while in progress and when finished to see whether the supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met; Urging or advising other workers to follow instructions received from supervisors, and to meet deadlines; Assuring that safety and housekeeping rules are followed (for example, assuring that limits of safe machine operation are not exceeded and that all tools are used properly); Reporting to supervisors on status and progress of work, and causes of work delays; Answering questions of supervisors on overall work operations and problems (for example, concerning additional on-the-job training requirements for individual employees). Help train employees on proper steps in completing work orders and associated tasks. Major Duties: Marks individual bundles: Decides on the correct identification to be used according to set procedure. Sets marking machine by pressing keys. stamps mark on laundry ticket and all unmarked laundry items. Checks number of items on ticket against those submitted. Notes on the ticket numbers of items that do not agree with ticket; nets small items such as socks; keep lot numbers separate. Clean and ink marking machine as required. Maintains production counts. Sorts: Receives tickets for one lot arranged in numerical order. Places tickets in bins or hangers in sequence. Sorts various groups of garments and linens into bins by matching identification symbols. Check numbers of items against those indicated on ticket. Places assembled bundles on conveyor for wrapping. Work Schedule: 2nd Shift ,Monday- Friday 11:30am-8:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker Leader/PD25020A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized 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, 01/06/2025. 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) Lead or Supervise Materials Operation of Equipment/Machinery Technical Practices 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: The incumbent must have the ability to push linen carts weighing over 500 pounds routinely and lift bundles of linen weighing over 50 pounds. The position requires continuous walking, stooping, bending ,pushing, pulling, lifting, stamina and strength to perform heavy physical tasks over a long period of time. Duties require flexible hand, arm and finger movements. The position may require loading and unloading vehicles used in the transport and delivery of clean and soiled linen. Work is predominantly performed in a well-lighted temperature controlled building. When loading and unloading clean and soiled linen from vehicles the incumbent may be exposed to drafts from opened doors. When working in the laundry production area incumbent may be exposed to moist and warm conditions and moderate noise levels. When working with clean linen the incumbent must be conscious of the need to maintain components to the highest aseptic level possible. The employee must use the assigned PE items (gown and gloves i.e.) when working with soiled linens/ textiles to protect the employee from any potential hazards. The incumbent may be exposed to odors related to blood and body fluids contained in soiled linen as well as occasional hazardous objects. 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. 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. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.