WDVA Laundry Worker 1 On-Call Washington Veterans Home
WDVA Laundry Worker 1 On-Call Washington Veterans Home
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23-04-2025
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Hourly Salary
$ 17 - 21
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
23-04-2025
Job Description
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- Laundry Worker 1OnCallWashington Veterans HomeLooking to start your state career while directly contributing to a clean and healthy living environment for our resident Veterans This position as an oncall Laundry Worker 1 at the Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard Washington may be just what youre looking for!
*This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step in alignment with state HR compensation rules.
Position(s) at this location will also receive 5 Premium Pay for facilities open twentyfour hours per day. Employees must physically work at the facility 3 days per workweek to qualify. The 5 Premium Pay is in effect until June 29th 2025.
At theWashington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) we are passionate about our mission of Serving Those Who Served. As a national leader in our advocacy for more than 500000 Veterans and their family members we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition we provide critical community services through a variety of programs and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting Port Orchard Spokane and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to honorably discharged Veterans including in some instances their spouses widows or Gold Star families.
As a Laundry Worker 1 you will provide linen and resident personal laundry services for both the Washington Veterans Home and Washington Soldiers Home. Duties
Some of what youll do:
- Operate washing machines dryers marking machines and presses.
- Weigh shake and sort out all soiled linen daily.
- Clean and disinfect laundry carts daily.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Report problems or malfunctions of laundry equipment to supervisor.
- Dry hang fold and sort personal clothing for final distribution for designated areas.
- Collect wash dry and deliver various materials to ancillary departments.
- And more!
Qualifications
Required:
- Ability to:
- Read and understand verbal and written instructions directions and procedures in English.
- Make basic math calculations.
- Lift up to 50 lbs. with sufficient strength and walk sit and bend in an unrestricted manner during the entire workday. Pushing and pulling is required of carts weighing up to 450 lbs.
- Follow safety policies procedures and practices.
- Experience in working in a nursing care facility or laundry/cleaning services.
- High school graduation or GED equivalent.
- Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check prior to beginning services and every two 2 years in accordance with WDVA Policy 615.000 Background Checks. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- Must comply with annual Tuberculin Screening in accordance with DVA policy 670.000 Tuberculosis Testing.
- Requires medical evaluation fit testing training and use of respiratory protection as required by the Washington Industrial Safety and Act standards. Must be able to wear a respirator medical gloves gowns eye protection and other personal protection as required by a job or task.
- Must maintain regular and reliable attendance proper callin callout and be willing to work as needed.
- Must successfully complete within mandated timeframes employee orientation and all other mandatory annual inservice and other required training.
- Must become familiar and comply with all DVA policies and procedures and the Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
- Must sign the confidentiality statement for all employees.
- Candidates who are offered a job with WDVA must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
- Ability to:
Supplemental Information
Check out this awesome videohereto see what it is like to work for the WDVA!
Application Process:
Top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
Other Information:- This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Employer
Here at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or Veteran status.
We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agencys greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may call. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our awardwinning diverse and inclusive organization.
If you have any questions regarding this announcement program or the agency please contact us at.
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