What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS WSH Laundry Worker 2 position at Washington State Department of Social and Health Services?
Description
DSHS WSH- Laundry Worker 2
The Department of Social and Health Services is seeking a temporary Laundry Worker 2 to join the team in Lakewood, WA at Western State Hospital (WSH) . In this role, you will help meet our customers’ needs by delivering high-quality textiles in a timely and cost-effective manner within an industrial laundry setting. Duties include operating washers, dryers, flat irons, and folding clothing.
If you have experience with commercial laundry processes and a proven track record of teamwork and job success, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.
Some Of What You'll Do In This Role
Individuals with six months of experience as a Laundry Worker 1 , or equivalent, in a large commercial or large institutional laundry.
Completion of a training course in laundry operations may substitute for three months of required experience.
NOTE: Employees must successfully complete the formal in-training course within one year of their appointment.
Interested?
Along With Your Application, Please Include
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
DSHS WSH- Laundry Worker 2
The Department of Social and Health Services is seeking a temporary Laundry Worker 2 to join the team in Lakewood, WA at Western State Hospital (WSH) . In this role, you will help meet our customers’ needs by delivering high-quality textiles in a timely and cost-effective manner within an industrial laundry setting. Duties include operating washers, dryers, flat irons, and folding clothing.
If you have experience with commercial laundry processes and a proven track record of teamwork and job success, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.
Some Of What You'll Do In This Role
- Perform routine laundry tasks and operate various laundry equipment
- Process and decontaminate linen according to institutional standards
- Sort linen and prepare outgoing orders by folding and bundling
- Operate large commercial washers, dryers, and ironer machines
- Manage and change laundry chemicals as needed
- Separate linen into correct baskets for washing
- Ability to learn to use laundry chemicals safely and correctly
- Ability to learn to operate laundry machines, extractors, and mangles properly
- Ability to learn to wash, dry, and iron institutional clothing and linens
- Ability to count, mark, sort, fold, bundle, and tie laundry
- Ability to receive, understand, and follow instructions accurately
- Effective communication with management, peers, and clients to carry out assigned duties
Individuals with six months of experience as a Laundry Worker 1 , or equivalent, in a large commercial or large institutional laundry.
Completion of a training course in laundry operations may substitute for three months of required experience.
NOTE: Employees must successfully complete the formal in-training course within one year of their appointment.
Interested?
Along With Your Application, Please Include
- An updated resume
- Three professional references with contact information
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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