Laundry Worker

Full Job Description

The incumbent functions as a Laundry Worker for the Environmental Management Services (EMS) within the Eastern Kansas Healthcare System located in Leavenworth, KS.

This position performs work associated with textile care processing and works on a rotating basis performing a variety of duties that deal with identification of specifics related to laundry, the unloading, sorting in accordance with classification procedures and other related processes.

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.

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) Materials 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.

Major Duties:

Feeds sheets, towels, etc. into the flatwork ironer. Catches, folds and stacks articles as they emerge from the ironer. Prioritizes work depending on delivery schedules and availability of linen items.

Loads flatwork linens into bulk carts for deliveries. Folds rough dry textiles according to established procedures. Keeps work area neat, clean and free of more than a day's accumulation of lint.

Keeps hospital specialty linens separate and accounted for. Follows both verbal and written instructions as situations change frequently.

Shakes out creases and sorts articles of like types into groups. Keeps separate specialty items for different hospitals. Follows both verbal and written instructions as situations change frequently.

Keeps pace with the speed of the ironer utilizing hand-eye coordination. Possesses the ability to perform repetitive tasks. Separates items determining the need for hand folding or ironing.

Recognizes and returns stained or damaged articles for reprocessing and/or repair. Demonstrates the ability to recognize faulty operations of equipment.

Possesses the knowledge or ability to recognize potential safety concerns reporting them to their supervisor. Demonstrates the ability to work with hands safely.

Work Schedule: Variable hours may occur between days and evenings, including weekends and holidays, as determined by management.

Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD10420-A Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination.