DSHS DDA Laundry Worker 2

About the role

DSHS Yakima Valley School Residential Habilitation Center is looking for someone ready to join a team operating a large industrial laundry facility. The role involves scheduling, coordinating, and performing all phases of laundry activities and washroom operations while following pandemic guidelines. Responsibilities include restoration of soiled textiles, processing of clean linen, and distribution to meet customer needs with high-quality textiles in a timely, cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Process linen for the entire institution to the expected standard, including daily decontamination tasks such as sorting, washer and dryer deck activities, processing, folding, and filling outgoing orders
• Operate large commercial washers and dryers
• Change chemicals as needed
• Work in linen room filing daily linen orders
• Utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure safety
• Follow written and oral directions
• Assist co-workers and students in performing a variety of laundry work

Requirements

• Knowledge of commercial laundry practices, procedures, and equipment
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
• Kind demeanor; treat all clients, staff, and students with dignity and respect
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of clients and personal information

Qualifications

Professionals with six months of experience as a Laundry Worker 1, or equivalent, in a large commercial or large industrial laundry. Completion of a training course in laundry operations may substitute for three months of the required experience.

Benefits

Positions requiring on-site work at this location at least three days per week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay on top of the advertised salary.

Contact

For questions, contact Peter Bonato at peter.bonato@dshs.wa.gov or call the Talent Acquisition main line at (360) 725-5810 and reference job number 08647.

Additional information

• Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted; results will be considered in determining suitability and competence.
• This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
• Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license; those using a privately owned vehicle must carry liability insurance on that vehicle.