Sewing Machine Operator

This position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA}, Mid Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Central Virginia VA Healthcare System (CVHCS) in Richmond, Virginia, in the Environmental Management Service (EMS) - Inventory & Equipment Section. The Selectee Utilizes Sewing and associated machines to repair, and mend employee uniforms, and conduct frequent inventories.

Responsible for examining to damaged linen and uniforms to determine nature and extent of needed repairs and alters employee uniforms and patient clothing by hemming pants, shirts, smocks, lab coats; mending and repairing uniforms according to fitter's pins, chalk marks or verbal instructions making sure to match size and colors of replacement parts to original garment; replace zippers and buttons; fabricate simple specialized surgical drapes, equipment covers, and other items as needed consisting of different types of fabrics such as cotton and polyester, on instructions from the Supervisory Supply Technician/Textile Care Manager. Operates buttonhole machine to make buttonholes in shirts and trousers. Operates a commercial/industrial type sewing and embroidery machine(s) affecting economical repair, alteration and moderate fabrication of employee uniforms, linen, or fabric materials such as cushions on chairs or sofas, curtains, drapes, and other special items. Operates a heat seal machine and an industrial sewing machine. Responsible for employee uniform inventory, issue, exchange, and fitting. Issues new employees correct type and color of uniforms according to established VHA Directives, position title. Responsible for recording the transaction on customer receipt cards and/or LEAF request. Maintains a uniform card receipt file and a linen/uniform stock record to ensure adequate supply of uniforms and station purchased linen. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Sewing Machine Operator/PD027470 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.