Description:
About the Position: The duties of this position will handle linen for the hospital and Area Branch Medical Clinics with the Defense Health Agency, Naval Hospital, Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California.This is an Open Continuous announcement. The first cut will be January 31, 2024.
The first cutoff date is 15 days on 01/31/2023. Applications are valid for 90 days. Must re-apply after 90 days if still interested in consideration.
Requirements:
Who May Apply: US CitizensExperience 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS OPEN CONTINUOUS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: This is an open continuous vacancy announcement that will be used to fill vacancies as they occur.
To receive consideration for vacancies, applicants must submit a complete application prior to the established cut-off date(s). The initial cut-off date will take place on January 31, 2024 to begin the initial applicant consideration.
Applications received after the initial cut-off date will be considered upon receipt of the next cut-off date.
The established cutoff date are as follows:
There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n)Linen Control Worker ~ without more than normal supervision. Perform common work related operations to include receipt, storage, alteration, issue and shipment of linen items; analyzing instructions received to ensure all personnel; schedules semi-annual inventories of all hospital linen used in patient care environment; oversee the coordinating of daily transportation procedures for pick up/delivery of linen to and from laundry utilizing a motor vehicle and materials and equipment are available at the work site; and assuring equipment are utilized properly - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Ability To Do The Work Of The position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
Physical Effort: Frequently required to lift bundles of linen weighing 50 to 100 pounds assisted or unassisted. Incumbent is also required to bend and stoop to clean linen carts and unload same. Must be able to pull and guide linen carts with weights up to 500 pounds. Will be required to climb ladders, operate, and push both heavy and light weight equipment. Also, incumbent is required to operate a buffer to strip and finish floors.
Working Conditions: Will be subject to hazards involved in moving carts, maneuvering them in the crowded passageways and service elevators. May come in contact with contaminated linen if proper precautions are not taken. When counting contaminated linen incumbent will wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which is provided. Necessary precautions also must be taken when handling heavy loads. Ninety percent of the incumbent's time is spent inside buildings with favorable working conditions. May be subject to burns from repair equipment. The Linen Room operates Monday through Saturday. Incumbent will be required to work on Saturday for a three-month period. Saturday shift rotates among employees every three months.
Jan 17, 2024;
from:
usajobs.gov