Title: Laundry Worker

State Role Title: Housekeep &/or Apparel Worker I

Hiring Range: $35,000 - $40,000

Pay Band:

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Puller Veterans Center

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Laundry.
Wash and dry residents clothes returning them promptly to the owners. Ensure that residents’ clothes are properly identified and report losses and damage of residents’ laundry. It is required to remove non-launderable items from the wash load. May be assigned to inventory and deliver linens. May be assigned to fold clothing protectors and maintain quota on units. May be assigned to label clothing and other items as well as maintaining donation closet.

Assigned Area/Equipment
Responsible for maintaining an assigned area of the facility in a clean and attractive appearance. Promote sanitary conditions to prevent the spread of infection. Ensure that the equipment is kept clean and in working order. Report any problems with equipment to Supervisor.

Laundry Records
Maintains appropriate records of residents clothing processed. Maintains levels of supplies utilized to effectively process the workload. Notify supervisor of deficiencies or needs.
Policies and Procedures
Perform all functions of job by adhering to department and facility policies and procedures.

Other duties
Perform other duties associated with laundry as assigned by Textile Care Supervisor. May be assigned to inventory and deliver daily linens as well as maintain Clean Linen Rooms.

May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Minimum Qualifications

Understanding of standard procedures used in laundry services for residents and in caring for clothes, linens, equipment and supplies

Additional Considerations

N/A

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.

You will be provided with a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "your application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at wwww.jobs.virgnia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance.

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 Certificate of Disabilities (COD) provided by the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.

If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019

Contact Information

Name: Beth Rinker

Phone: Beth.Rinker@dvs.virginia.gov

Email: Beth.Rinker@dvs.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.