CS Laundry Worker
Job Summary
Introduction
Make a Difference with DHSS
Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being fostering self-sufficiency and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.
We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.
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Summary Statement
Essential Functions
- Performs laundry work using protective and other equipment and techniques in compliance with applicable safety and health laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures.
- Operates industrial and/or household laundry machines and equipment such as washers dryers irons extractors conditioners presses or folding equipment.
- Regulates machine processes when starting washers and dryers; selects appropriate settings to control volume of additives specific cycles and temperature.
- Presses folds and stacks clothing linens and other items either by hand or by operating various machines and may mark laundry with names or mend laundry if necessary.
- Sorts soiled laundry which includes separating by type fabric and color.
- Pretreats laundry and removes stains from fabrics through the application of bleach stain remover solutions or steam sprays.
- Weighs and counts clothing linens and other items and records count on production records.
- May use automated information systems and computer software to enter update modify delete retrieve or report on laundry data and schedules.
- May pick up and deliver laundry from and to wards.
- May clean machinery using various chemical solutions or clean and change machine filters.
- Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures ranges of ability genders ethnicities ages and races.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Laundry Worker
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Knowledge of math such as addition subtraction multiplication division percentages or decimals.
Additional Posting Information
This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.
Conditions of Hire
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to ourJob Seeker Resources.
DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
Selection Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.
Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting.
If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support you may call or email .
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
About Company
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