Title: Linen Technician Driver
State Role Title: 79071
Hiring Range: Salary Starting at $34,322.00; Salary to Commensurate with Experience
Pay Band: 1
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Central State Hospital
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/csh/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2027.
CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person’s individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use.
Central State Hospital is recruiting for a Linen Technician Driver to support the hospital’s essential laundry and housekeeping operations. This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks throughout the laundry process, including collecting and transporting soiled linens, operating washers, dryers, presses, and flatwork ironers, and preparing clean linens for distribution. Duties include sorting, folding, stocking, and delivering laundry across campus, as well as maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in assigned work areas. The role also involves driving large trucks and other vehicles to gather and deliver laundry, keeping equipment and transport bins in good working order, and performing general housekeeping duties as needed. The successful candidate will work both independently and under close supervision on routine and non-routine assignments, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and efficiency while displaying respect and empathy in interactions with others.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to Successfully Perform the Job:
- Knowledge of laundry process for commercial and/or institutional laundering for linen and clothing.
- Knowledge and ability to operate laundry equipment and machines.
- Knowledge and ability to work in an environment where heat, humidity, and noise levels can be a factor.
- Knowledge of cleaning methods and use of supplies, tools, and chemicals.
- Knowledge of safety practices related to laundering and housekeeping work.
- Ability to follow written and oral instruction to perform required tasks.
- Ability to comprehend, read, and write to complete employee checklists
- Ability to complete required computer-based video trainings
- Ability to complete TO (therapeutic options) training
- Be of good physical condition with the ability to safely lift, bend, twist, stoop, stretch, push, pull, climb, and stand for extended periods to functionally move and perform repetitive, manual labor tasks, which can occur in confined spaces, such as closets, elevators, and stairwells
- The ability to work independently and part of a team
- Skilled in customer service
- Knowledge of workplace professionalism
- Knowledge and ability to drive large trucks to lift, load, unload, and deliver dirty or clean laundry
- Knowledge of rigging to secure a truck load
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
-Valid Virginia Driver’s License
-Experience Driving Large Box Trucks
Additional Considerations
Preferred:
- Some Experience in Lifting Small Dumpsters, Using Lift Gates, and Backing Up to Loading Docks
- Some Experience in Commercial and/or Institutional Laundering for Linen and Clothing
- Some Experience in Performing Cleaning Tasks in a Systematic Manner
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.
Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.
Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.
Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.
Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (804) 524-7111 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.
Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.
Benefits: DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 1-804-524-7111
Email: CSHRecruitment@dbhds.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.