C/S Laundry Worker

DelDOT; New Castle, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) in Delaware is hiring for casual/seasonal laundry positions. Responsibilities include operating washers, dryers, irons and folding equipment to process clothing and linens for wards and departments.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely handling of items, with pre-employment testing and background checks required; State of Delaware employment standards apply; no health benefits for this posting.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Operates washers, dryers, irons, extractors, and folding equipment.
• Sorts, pretreats, and folds laundry; weighs and records counts.
• Picks up and delivers laundry to wards; maintains clean machinery.
• Follows safety rules and uses protective equipment.

Skills

Laundry operations

Safety procedures

Job description

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.
For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!

Summary Statement

The incumbents’ responsibilities include Operating washers, dryers, irons, extractors, conditioners, pressers and folding equipment Presses, folds, and stacks clothing, linens and other items either by hand or by operating various machines. Sorts soiled laundry by color and type; pretreats if necessary. Weighs and counts clothing, linens and other items and records count on production records. May pick up laundry from and deliver to wards, mark laundry with names, mends laundry if necessary. May clean machinery using various chemical solutions.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed.

• 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

• 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

• Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.
• Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
• Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer 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 our Job 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 at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

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 [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.
• If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].

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.