Description

We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for a Laundry Worker 1, Full-Time, Permanent position here at the beautiful Washington Veterans Home in Scenic Port Orchard, Washington!

Please Note: The anticipated schedule for this recruitment will be from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

• 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.

Here at the Washington 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 500,000 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'll be responsible for providing linen and personal laundry services for residents in our Washington Veteran and Washington Soldiers Homes. We are looking for someone with a passion for our mission. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then join our team by applying now!

Duties

Some of what you'll be doing includes:

• Operate washing machines, dryers, marking machines and presses.
• Weigh, shake and sort out all soiled linen daily; mark all resident clothing with WDVA numbers.
• Clean and disinfect laundry carts on a daily basis.
• Dry, hang, fold and sort personal clothing for final distribution for designated areas.
• Dry, fold and stack all linen for cart distribution.
• Prepare daily linen carts for specified nursing units.
• Provide special laundry needs for other departmental support areas.
• Work with and help train new staff in operating laundry equipment and doing routine laundry tasks.
• Oversee resident helpers, community service, and volunteer workers.
• Clean and mop restrooms, break rooms and floors; empty waste baskets, refill all needed supplies.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

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  Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, directions and procedures.
• Making simple math calculations.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, twist, lift and work overhead for long periods of time, lifting pushing and pulling is required of objects up to 50 lbs.
• Must follow all safety policies, procedures and practices.

Supplemental Information

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Application Process:
The 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.
3. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Other Information:

• State employees must be fully vaccinated no later than hire date. Your vaccine status will be verified at New Employee Orientation.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Must be willing to undergo a two-step TB test at date of hire and annually thereafter.
• This position is represented by the WA Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information please contact us at: recruiters@dva.wa.gov.

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 agency’s 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 (360) 725-2183. 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 award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.