🇺🇸 Join the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a Laundry Worker in Sioux Falls, SD – Make a Difference Every Day!

If you're seeking a stable, full-time federal job with excellent pay, benefits, and the chance to serve America’s heroes — the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has the perfect opportunity for you.

The Royal C. Johnson Veterans Memorial Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is now hiring Laundry Workers to support healthcare operations that directly impact the comfort and care of U.S. veterans.

🧺 Job Overview: Laundry Worker

Location: 2501 West 22nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57117
Pay: $17.60 – $20.54 per hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Position Type: Full-Time, Federal Government Position
Telework: Not available
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

🔧 Duties and Responsibilities

As a Laundry Worker, you’ll be responsible for ensuring a clean, safe, and efficient environment for veterans. Your duties will include:

Loading and delivering clean linen carts to hospital units
Operating industrial laundry equipment (e.g., washers, dryers, folders, ironers)
Sorting soiled linen and maintaining infection control standards
Performing minor equipment maintenance and ensuring safety procedures are followed
Supporting housekeeping functions when needed

👷 Physical and Environmental Requirements

This job demands strength and endurance. You must be able to:

Move carts weighing up to 700 pounds and lift items over 50 pounds
Stand, bend, climb, and move continuously for 8-hour shifts
Work in a hot, humid, and noisy environment with protective gear (PPE)
Handle materials that may be contaminated or present biological risks

✅ Who Should Apply?

This position is open to all U.S. citizens, with military veterans and transitioning service members highly encouraged to apply. Experience is helpful but not required — just show you have the ability and willingness to do the work.

No formal education requirements.
Volunteer experience counts!

You’ll be evaluated on key skills such as:

Reliability and dependability
Operation of equipment/machinery
Ability to follow instructions
Work practices and attention to safety

🎯 Why Work for the VA?

Working for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs means more than a paycheck. It’s a mission to serve those who served. You’ll receive:

Federal benefits package (health, retirement, paid leave)
Job security with long-term career growth
Access to career transition assistance and veteran hiring preference
Participation in the Whole Health System of Care — promoting well-being and a sense of purpos

Required Document: Resume
Other documents like veteran status proof (DD-214), SF-50, or disability letters may be needed based on your situation.

📞 Have Questions?

Contact:
Kara Grieser
📧 Email: Kara.Grieser@va.gov
📞 Phone: (320) 252-1670 Ext. 7151

Final Thoughts

This isn’t just a laundry job — it’s a chance to be a key part of a team that cares for American heroes. If you have the dedication and physical capability, this opportunity with the VA could be your pathway to a meaningful and rewarding federal career.

Apply today and help make a difference, one clean sheet at a time.

Applications must be submitted online by July 21, 2025.

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