Laundry Technician - PRN - Days

About the role

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment. Facility: GSS SD Scotland Ctr. Location: Scotland, SD. Address: 130 Sixth St, Scotland, SD 57059, USA.

Responsibilities

• Perform day‑to‑day tasks to maintain a clean environment in a health care organization.
• Work independently or in a team ensuring safe and appropriate use of equipment, methods, and techniques for laundry handling (sorting, washing, chemical application, water temperature).
• Follow location‑specific standard processes and policies for assigned tasks.
• Adhere to infection prevention guidelines for handling contaminated laundry per organizational and healthcare industrial laundry standards.
• Participate in laundry collection, sorting, handling, storage, and distribution of clean laundry according to location processes.
• Collect dirty linens (gowns, sheets, towels, blankets, personal clothing) from wards, rooms, and medical offices; distribute clean and disinfected linens.
• Perform washing, drying, folding linens; sort and fold clothing; complete proper labeling for the designated health care organization.
• Store and secure laundry supplies and equipment as required.
• Use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as outlined in location processes.
• Physical activities include considerable use of arms and legs, moving whole body (climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, handling materials).
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30‑50 lbs and push/pull up to 500 lbs on flat surfaces or up/down ramps.
• Position requires being on feet for majority of shift; may be exposed to equipment noise.
• Work hours vary depending on patient needs; may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Prior cleaning experience in a healthcare setting helpful.
• Knowledge of materials, equipment, and methods used in cleaning helpful.
• Depending on location, must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Pay

Salary range: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour.

Schedule

• Shift: Day
• Job Schedule: PRN
• Weekly Hours: Varies
• May include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays based on patient needs.