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DSHS FFA Laundry Worker 3

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DSHS FFA Laundry Worker 3

If you have knowledge of commercial laundry processes and a work history showing team commitment and job accomplishment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. The Department of Social and Health Services, Maintenance & Operations Division, is seeking a Laundry Worker Supervisor to join their team at Western State Hospital in Lakewood, WA.

Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

Some of what you'll do:

Supervise and train employees in laundry operations
Interview and recommends selection of applicants, and trains new employees
Assign and schedule work, acts upon leave requests, conducts annual performance evaluations and recommends disciplinary action
Prepares bleaching, starching, blueing and sterilizing solutions
Operates and maintains washing machines, extractors, mangles and presses
Reports potential or actual equipment malfunctions
Counts, marks, sorts, folds, bundles and ties laundry; arranges for its distribution
Maintains record of supplies used and on hand; requisitions supplies and equipment parts
Performs other work as required

What we are looking for:

Ability to supervise and train employees
Skilled in operating and maintaining laundry equipment
Knowledge of large-scale laundry practices, procedures and equipment
Ability to maintain records; prepare reports and follow written and oral instructions

Who should apply?

Applicants with one year of experience in institution or commercial laundry

Equivalent education/experience

Questions? Please contact Morgan Daggi at morgan.daggi@dshs.wa.gov or 360-725-5811 and reference 09093.

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform 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 mission 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.

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