IVH-Q LAUNDRY SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER

Governor of Illinois; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs is hiring for a Laundry Operator position to manage laundry services and ensure cleanliness standards. This role requires heavy lifting and machine operation, demanding good operational skills and adherence to health safety standards. Applicants must possess a high school diploma and have some relevant experience. Candidates are encouraged to apply through the official portal following specific instructions.

Qualifications

• Completion of High School.
• Six months experience in support service functional area.

Responsibilities

• Operates machines in the laundry department.
• Processes and sorts soiled linens and clothing.
• Prepares and maintains laundry records.

Skills

Basic machinery operation

Health and safety standards

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Agency:Department of Veterans' Affairs

Posting ID:REQ 47749

Closing Date:06/25/2025
Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary $3,553 a month; Full Range $3,553 - $4,521 a month
County:Adams
Number of Vacancies:3
Plan/BU:RC009

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this positionMUSTapply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Essential Functions

• Processes soiled linens and personal clothing by recording, marking, classifying, bagging and pinning for routing to the washers.
• Separates and sorts soiled linens and personal clothing through use of conveyor belt.
• Operates one or more machines in the laundry department including washers, dryers, drying tunnels, flatwork ironer, towel machines, and heat seal machine.
• Sorts and folds clean linens and clothing.Ships and routes linens and personal clothing back to the various units on the facility grounds.
• Performs any cleaning duties necessary to meet health and safety standards.
• Prepares and maintains records of receiving and shipping of laundry daily.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of High School supplemented by six months experience in the support service functional area to which assigned.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass a background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
• Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
• Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Requires skill in the basic operation machinery and equipment found in the assigned area.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• This position is considered very heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(e)). Very heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Overtime is a condition or employment, and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours:6:00a.m. - 2:30p.m.
Work Location:1707 N 12th St, Quincy, Illinois, 62301
Agency Contact:[e-mail]

Posting Group:Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

This position does not contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is a state agency designed to empower veterans and their families to thrive. We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal, state, and local resources and benefits, providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans’ Homes and partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges. A career with the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs provides a rewarding and challenging opportunity for individuals. Working together, we create partnerships and experiences that engage and inspire our fellow co-workers and the veterans and their family members that we serve every day.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of theIllinois.jobs2web.comhomepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of theIllinois.jobs2web.comhomepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to thecareer portalfor State employees and review theInternal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: onIllinois.jobs2web.com– click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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