Laundry Assistant

Franke Tobey Jones; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Franke Tobey Jones in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Laundry Assistant to support daily laundry operations for residents. Under the Housekeeping Supervisor, you will sort, wash, dry, fold, and distribute linens and personal clothing while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

You will regularly pick up, deliver, and coordinate linen distribution, and assist with other housekeeping tasks as needed. English fluency and prior laundry exposure are required; experience with elderly care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum: ability to read, understand and speak English fluently.
• Preferred: high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Operate washing, drying and pressing equipment safely and per guidelines.
• Sort, wash, dry, fold and distribute linens and personal clothing.
• Deliver residents’ clothing and linens.
• Coordinate outsourced linens and distribution.
• Fill in for absent housekeeping team members as needed.

Skills

People skills

English fluency

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Location 5340 North Bristol St,Tacoma, WA, 98407-2204,United States
• Base Pay $18.50 - $19.50 / Hour
• Job Category Laundry, Housekeeping, Garment & Bedding Care
• Employee Type FT2-Non Exempt
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Robert Croot
• Email [e-mail]

Description

The Laundry Assistant, under the direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor, supports the daily operations of the laundry department by collecting, sorting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing linens and personal clothing. This role ensures that all items are cleaned to quality standards and returned in a timely manner. The Laundry Assistant helps maintain a clean, organized work area, follows safety and sanitation guidelines, and provides reliable service that supports residents, staff, and overall facility operations.

• Cleans individual resident linens and clothing per approved schedule by picking up, sorting, marking and weighing articles; Operates washing/dryer/pressing equipment per approved guidelines for safety and sanitation; Sorts, folds, irons, bags, hangs each item;
• Delivers residents’ clothing and linens.
• Cleans additional linens, including but not limited to: rugs, cleaning rags, etc., following washing/drying/pressing operation instructions per approved guidelines for safety and sanitation.
• Coordinates outsourced linens and distribution of incoming deliveries.

Other duties as assigned which may include, but are not limited to:

• Fills in for absent members of housekeeping team, as needed
• Picks up, charts and delivers residents’ dry cleaning
• Reports defective equipment or unsafe condition to Director of Building Services for repair.
• Responds to emergency situations as needed.

Requirements

1. Minimum Required Education: Ability to read, understand and speak English fluently

• Preferred Education: Prefer High school diploma or GED

2. Minimum Required Experience: At least 3 months experience working in a laundry facility

• Preferred Experience: Prefer experience working in a continuing care laundry facility for the elderly

3. Minimum Required Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated talent for interacting with a wide variety of people, particularly the elderly and their family members; ability to effectively organize and coordinate multiple priorities; ability to work well as a team member; ability to problem solve

Summary

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• LTD
• Paid Life Insurance
• EAP
• 403(b) with company match
• Vacation
• Paid sick time
• Paid personal days
• 7 paid holidays
• Competitive wages
• Shift differential pay
• Jury Duty pay
• Discounted employee meals
• Discounted bus passes
• Employee parties
• Use of wellness center gym
• Free parking and much more!