Laundry Machine Operator

As a Laundry Machine Operator at Moore Air Base (MAB) in Edinburg, TX you would be filling a critical role in support of the nation's New World Screwworm response activities. This position is part of the Skilled Trades, Craft, and Labor Positions at MAB. APHIS will also be accepting applications and conducting interviews in-person Nov 17-19 in McAllen, TX. Please see "How to Apply" and/or this site for more information. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The duties may include, but are not limited to: Removes laundry from washing machine, puts in carts and pushes to extractor. Patches torn clothing and hems worn edges, using a single needle power machine. Sews on buttons with an automatic button stitcher. Loads dryer, sets temperature control and automatic times. Stops machine when timer rings and removes garments and flat pieces. Places articles in washer drum in amounts not to exceed the load capacity. Adjusts valves to admit water into cylinder and rinses articles in cold water to remove loose, excessive dirt and contamination. Places load around center of extractor so that weight is evenly distributed. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : First priority will be given to applicants who apply in-person or on-line by an initial applicant cut-off of 12:00 PM Central Time on November 17. If the position is filled after the first cut-off, this announcement may close prior to the posted closing date. To qualify, you must show you have had training and experience of sufficient scope and quality to provide you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. For example, if you respond in the affirmative when questioned whether you have experience using personal protective equipment your resume must include this experience, mindful that experience may not be inferred by job title. 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, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Salaire : $26 – $30/Per Hour

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