Laundry Machine Operator
This position performs duties in the operation of large, industrial laundry equipment. The equipment is (3) 800 lb. Washer/extractors, (2) 400 lb. Washer/extractors, (I) 200 lb. Washer/extractor, (4) 85 lb. Washer/extractors, (2) 440 lb. Gas dryers, (3) 110 lb. Steam dryers, 500E cart washer, and associated conveyors, hoppers and an extensive monorail system. This section of the laundry is organizationally identified as the Wash Area. Some of the major duties are Operation of the (2) 440 lb. gas dryers, the 110 lb. Steam dryers, (4) 85 lb. Washer / and the (I) cart washer; Performs apprentice duties that involve the classifying, washing, drying, and / or tumbling cleaning soiled linen carts via a cart washing system; Responsible for the effective and timing of the machine operations at full capacity with no down time. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the two medical centers linen inventory; Responsible for coordinating the effective flow of soiled uniforms from the soiled sorting area through the small washers and dryer; and All other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Variable shifts with rotating weekends ( Please note:
Work schedules will be based off the needs of the facility and will be determined by management.) Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS:
The incumbent is required to stand for the entire tour of duty and is required to have quick hand and arm movement. The employee is required to handle bundles of laundry up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally up to fifty pounds. Incumbent is required to utilize a monorail system with fully loaded slings. This will require pushing and pulling overhead. Incumbent must possess the limited ability to bend, stoop, climb and reach. The employee may be required to stand on hard concrete floors. Working:
Incumbent is exposed to extremely noisy and usually hot and humid conditions. The incumbent will be exposed to rapidly varying climate conditions when moving from one area of the laundry to another. Incumbent is exposed to disagreeable odors and possible infectious organisms from soiled linens. May be subjected to minor cuts and bruises from carts and machinery. The employee is required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) of gloves masks, gloves and gowns and any other protective clothing as is indicated. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Operation of Equipment/MachineryTechnical PracticesWork Practices IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Variable shifts with rotating weekends ( Please note:
Work schedules will be based off the needs of the facility and will be determined by management.) Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS:
The incumbent is required to stand for the entire tour of duty and is required to have quick hand and arm movement. The employee is required to handle bundles of laundry up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally up to fifty pounds. Incumbent is required to utilize a monorail system with fully loaded slings. This will require pushing and pulling overhead. Incumbent must possess the limited ability to bend, stoop, climb and reach. The employee may be required to stand on hard concrete floors. Working:
Incumbent is exposed to extremely noisy and usually hot and humid conditions. The incumbent will be exposed to rapidly varying climate conditions when moving from one area of the laundry to another. Incumbent is exposed to disagreeable odors and possible infectious organisms from soiled linens. May be subjected to minor cuts and bruises from carts and machinery. The employee is required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) of gloves masks, gloves and gowns and any other protective clothing as is indicated. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Operation of Equipment/MachineryTechnical PracticesWork Practices IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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.
- Department:
7305 Laundry Machine Operating - Salary Range:
$13.50 to $15.73 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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