Laundry Worker

Summary The Laundry Worker is located in the Environmental Management Services service line of the Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS). This position performs routine tasks in collecting, sorting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing linens and clothing. Work requires following established procedures, meeting production schedules, and adhering to safety and infection control standards. Responsibilities Duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Collects soiled linens and clothing from designated areas and transports them to the laundry facility. Sorts laundry by fabric type, color, and soil level to prevent damage and ensure proper cleaning. Loads washers and selects appropriate cycles, temperatures, and chemical formulas based on item requirements. Transfers washed items to dryers or finishing equipment and monitors drying times to prevent over-drying. Folds, counts, and stacks clean linens and clothing according to established standards. Prepares clean laundry for delivery, ensuring proper packaging and labeling for designated areas. Maintains cleanliness and order in the laundry work area, including routine cleaning of machines and removal of lint. Follows infection control and safety procedures when handling contaminated or biohazardous items. Uses carts, conveyors, and other equipment safely to move laundry throughout the facility. Reports equipment malfunctions or safety hazards promptly to the supervisor. Assists in inventory rotation and ensures first-in/first-out distribution of clean linens. Adheres to production schedules and meets daily workload requirements while maintaining quality standards. Work Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday. 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD12045A Physical Requirements: As there are physical demands associated with the duties of this position, the incumbent must be in good general health and capable of enduring much standing, walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling. Incumbent is subjected to constant/sustained, bending, stooping, stretching, and walking. Incumbent is consistently involved in lifting bags weighing 40 to 50 pounds occasionally up to 100 pounds. Manually pushes linen carts weighing up to 500 pounds. Incumbent must use proper body mechanics when lifting heavy loads. Physically pushes linen carts. Coordinates hand and eye movement during the transportation of any linen cart used with the facility parameters. Work requires good coordination and good physical condition. Will be lifting stacks and bundles of linens constantly, weighing up to 30 pounds. Will be walking, stooping, and bending frequently. Assists with loading and unloading linen delivery trailer. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-02-02