Job Details

Laundry Machine Operator

Major duties will include but may not be limited to the following:

• Operates laundry machines used for a variety of special purposes, including industrial washer/extractor and dryer machines, automated linen folding machines, commercial steam pressers, and sheet spreaders
• Uses the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while sorting and loading washing machines, including an apron, gloves, face shield, etc., to prevent direct contact with bodily fluids, including blood, feces, bacteria, and contagious diseases and viruses.
• Sorts and loads washing and drying machines based on capacity of equipment, type of laundry treatment required, and type of fabric. Weighs and adjusts loads to ensure weights are within correct limits and distributed evenly. Ensures the correct cycle is selected based on type of fabric, degree of soil, etc.
• Sets machine controls on a variety of equipment, for cleaning and finishing purposes. Reports mechanical defects, malfunctions, and low chemical levels to the supervisors.
• Empties machine lint traps and maintains a clean, orderly environment by sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, sanitizing, and wiping down equipment and surfaces.
• Moves linens to various areas in the laundry for finishing, Folds, stacks/hangs, and stores textiles neatly and in the designated area.
• Replenishes linen carts with the correct number and type of textiles. Delivers carts to the assigned areas, while maintaining cart cleanliness standards. Responds to requests for additional linens and delivers timely.
• Monitors the number of clean textiles returning on carts daily. Records and reports this to the supervisor. Maintains a daily record of soiled linens, by weight, that are being processed. Ensures the supervisor receives the report for tracking purposes.
• Assists with facility-wide annual linen inventory by collecting, sorting, counting, recording, and reporting on-hand amounts to the supervisor

Textile/Uniform Operations

• Determines whether linens are beyond repair, assists in maintaining a separate count for each item, and documents items being salvaged. Records patient care clothing when determined to be unserviceable
• Assists in the initial issue of employee uniforms. Records uniforms issued as required in VHA 1850.04. Issues and records the inventory of scrub garments. Issues replacements for unserviceable employee uniforms/ scrubs and maintains records of uniforms that are salvaged.

Work Schedule: Full-time, 7:00am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Machine Operator/PD20279A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized