Laundry Machine Operator (NTE 120 days)

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/18/2024. 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. Note: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, series and grades for all federal positions held, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hour worked per week. (Failure to provide an SF-50 that demonstrates one-year time-in-grade will result in disqualification from being considered) You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted. 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) Operation of Equipment/Machinery Without more than normal supervision 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 EFFORT: Incumbent must stand and/or walk continuously on hard surfaced floors. Some stooping, bending and reaching is also required when performing duties. Lifting up to 50 pounds is required and gets assistance to lift weights in excess of 50 pounds. Must be physically capable to push and pull carts full of linen. WORK CONDITIONS: Incumbent is exposed to disagreeable odors and possibly infectious organisms from soiled linen. Incumbent may be subjected to minor cuts and bruises from carts and machinery. Incumbent may be exposed to heat, humidity, cold drafts, lint, vibration and high noise levels
This position is a working leader who performs various duties, wherever needed, throughout the Textile Care Processing Facility. Incumbent provides leadership and direction to all textile care employees (machine operators and laundry workers), CWT and IT program participants, and volunteers, to meet established production and distribution requirements for VA Western New York Healthcare System (Buffalo, NY). Detail NOT TO EXCEED 120 Days