Lead Laundry Technician

About the Role

At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow, and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, and 403B retirement savings with company match.
• Work-life balance with full-time/day hours or part-time/shift hours, plus generous paid time off, short/long-term disability, and an employee assistance program.
• On-site amenities including a gym, fitness classes, on-site banking, employee dining room with discounted meals, and an award-winning Child Development Center with a generous employee discount for both full and part-time employees.
• Educational assistance with tuition reimbursement for both full and part-time employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct staff in the absence of the supervisor and assist in the overall daily operations of the assigned area.
• Complete daily assignments to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Pick up soiled linen from designated collection areas according to schedule.
• Sort, weigh, wash, and dry all soiled linen.
• Organize all laundry for distribution.
• Provide accurate documentation of water temperature and dryer filter cleaning per OSHA and Department of Health regulations.
• Monitor appropriate levels of cleaning chemicals according to schedule.
• Complete personal laundry service for residents of Parsons Health Center as directed.
• Clean and maintain laundry equipment, storage area, and workstation.
• Document items for dry cleaning service.
• Conduct ongoing training throughout the department to meet regulatory requirements and optimize customer service.
• Recognize individual staff members for the success of the department.
• Evaluate supplies and products on a weekly basis required to perform job duties.
• Act as a liaison with management and front-line staff to meet day-to-day performance.
• Communicate with management staff regarding information related to staff performance evaluations.
• Promote cooperation among team members.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Five years of commercial laundry experience.
• Two years of leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA requirements.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with operating commercial laundry equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, collaborate with team members and other departments, and provide verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read work assignments and work independently.

Desired Qualifications

• OSHA certification.
• Experience working with seniors.
• Previous healthcare experience.
• Previous hospitality experience.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience.

Skills

• Exceptional customer service skills and the desire to work in an environment with high standards and expectations.
• Caring and compassion for residents, families, staff, and guests.
• Dedication and compliance with attendance policies.
• Ability to take the initiative and be a self-starter.

Physical Requirements

• Lift 40 pounds without assistance and 40+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance.
• Minimum of 90% of responsibilities will be of a physical nature, including folding, standing, lifting, bending, walking, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to climb a ladder.

Pay

The hiring range for this position is $16.00 to $19.33. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Schedule

Full-time: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm or 10:00 am - 6:30 pm. Every 4th weekend.

Westminster Canterbury Richmond is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.