Wage grade 3 Laundry Machine Operators perform tasks involved in the washing and drying process of laundering of linen and personal clothing. There are varied combination of tasks in one or more functional areas of the laundry process such as receiving (unloading soiled linens from trucks), soiled sorting, weighing linen, loading and unloading washers and dryers, moving linen to various areas of the laundry for finishing.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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. Skill and Knowledge: Grade 3 laundry machine operators must know the loading capacity of tumblers, extractors, or conditioners. For example, they need to know to fill the machine to a certain mark or that the machine will hold all of the wet laundry from a certain washer, etc. They must also know how long to operate the machines for certain types of laundry. (A timer for extracting that is set for 15 minutes for the majority of items processed would be set for 20 minutes when extracting water from heavy wet blankets.) Some operators must have ability to keep simple written records of the work processed. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Dexterity and Safety Operation of Equipment/Machinery 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.
Operates commercial-type laundry washers/extractors, and dryers. Loads and unloads and controls the operation of the machines Helps unload soiled linen from delivery trucks, soiled sorting and maintaining specialty items per hospital Monitors weight carts and weigh items on floor scales Loads washer from monorail system or by hand Maintains daily record of items washed and poundage Selects proper program depending on type of fabric being washed Unloads clean linen and directs it to the flatwork ironer or to the dryers Monitors chemical dispensing system and when low on supplies move full barrels over to replace empty Loads items into dryers Dry and cool down all items properly and then move linen to parts of the laundry for finishing or help in folding certain items Works on 100 pounds and 50 pound washers to process smaller loads Maintains work area, equipment and carts to sanitary standards Keeps work area clean Reports need for equipment maintenance to supervisor or mechanic Maintains simple load records for production schedule All other duties as assigned Work Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Mach Operator/PD05885A Physical Requirements: Strength and stamina for doing heavy physical tasks for long periods (pulling wet laundry from washer, pushing heavy carts, lifting bundles weighing over 50 pounds). Moving heavy bags of soiled and clean linen over head. Intermittent bending and twisting while lifting items out of buckets. Pushing linen into washer or dryers from buckets or sling bags. Stands and walks continuously on concrete floors. Promotion Potential: N/A