Laundry Worker

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) is seeking a Laundry Worker to join the Environmental Management Service. The selected candidate will operate a delivery truck under 26,000 pounds, transporting laundry across the 116-acre campus with approximately 979,000 sq ft of multi-story buildings. The incumbent will work in the laundry/linen unit, strictly following infection control protocols, including maintaining clear separation between clean and soiled areas.

LINEN PROCESSING Assist in assembling linen requirements from bulk supplies based on center-specific quotas. Use electronic or online systems to order linen from vendors. Enter linen data into Excel for tracking and analysis; utilize Outlook email. Fold, pair, count, and store received items like scrubs and pajamas. Consolidate textile items (sheets, blankets, pillowcases, towels) into set quantities. Load, tag, and cover linen carts to prevent contamination; transport via trailer or truck efficiently. Rotate linens at 46+ destinations, placing older linens on top to minimize vendor losses. Work in sterile conditions to inspect, fold, and stock linens for delivery. Ensure soiled linens are kept separate from clean linens. Maintain a 96-hour contingency linen supply. LINEN DELIVERY Deliver carts to 46+ locations, including inpatient wards, clinics, labs, kitchens, residential units, and outpatient services. Carts weigh 400-1200 lbs. Scrubs are sized, paired, and prepped for vending machines with 34+ options; machines have over 320 slots filled twice daily. Reset vending machines after loading or indicate empty slots. Remove soiled scrubs and store in carts for vendor pick-up. Examples include open/closed vending machines for restocking and soiled linen collection. HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment. OFF-SCHEDULE DELIVERIES Deliver linen during shortages outside scheduled times; perform small tasks or other duties as assigned. OTHER DUTIES Participate in semi-annual linen inventories and perform additional tasks as directed. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 07:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD13764A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.