Laundry Attendant

State of Georgia; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Laundry Attendant at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA. The role involves routine housekeeping and laundry duties to maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and an orderly environment within the facility.

Under general supervision, you will manage linens and clothing, operate laundry equipment, and follow safety and infection-control procedures.

Qualifications

• One year of related housekeeping or laundry experience.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as standing and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Collects soiled linens, clothing, towels, and other washable items from designated areas throughout the facility.
• Sorts laundry according to established procedures, fabric type, color, and level of soil.
• Operates commercial washers, dryers, and other laundry equipment safely and efficiently.
• Measures and uses appropriate detergents, disinfectants, and other cleaning products according to established guidelines.
• Folds, organizes, labels, stores, and distributes clean linens and clothing to appropriate areas.
• Maintains accurate inventory of linens and laundry supplies and reports shortages as needed.
• Inspects laundry items for stains, damage, or excessive wear and removes unsuitable items from circulation when appropriate.
• Maintains laundry work areas and equipment in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition.
• Follows infection-control, sanitation, safety, and hazardous-material handling procedures.
• Reports equipment malfunctions, maintenance concerns, or unsafe conditions to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintains appropriate separation of clean and soiled laundry to prevent contamination.
• Provides courteous and professional service when interacting with staff, patients, residents, and other facility personnel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Housekeeping

Laundry equipment

Infection control

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Tools

Commercial laundry equipment

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!

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Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!

We are the force that drives Georgia!
Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title:

Laundry Attendant

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000003366

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

SALARY RANGE: $24,200.00 - $31,019.04

Job Description:

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position ofHousekeeper/ Laundry Attendant at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA.

Salary Range: $24,200.00 - $31,019.04

Job Description:

Under general supervision, performs routine housekeeping and laundry-related duties to maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and an orderly environment within the facility. Ensures linens, clothing, and other washable items are properly collected, cleaned, dried, folded, stored, and distributed in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Collects soiled linens, clothing, towels, and other washable items from designated areas throughout the facility.
• Sorts laundry according to established procedures, fabric type, color, and level of soil.
• Operates commercial washers, dryers, and other laundry equipment safely and efficiently.
• Measures and uses appropriate detergents, disinfectants, and other cleaning products according to established guidelines.
• Folds, organizes, labels, stores, and distributes clean linens and clothing to appropriate areas.
• Maintains accurate inventory of linens and laundry supplies and reports shortages as needed.
• Inspects laundry items for stains, damage, or excessive wear and removes unsuitable items from circulation when appropriate.
• Maintains laundry work areas and equipment in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition.
• Follows infection-control, sanitation, safety, and hazardous-material handling procedures.
• Reports equipment malfunctions, maintenance concerns, or unsafe conditions to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintains appropriate separation of clean and soiled laundry to prevent contamination.
• Provides courteous and professional service when interacting with staff, patients, residents, and other facility personnel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of experience in a related area of assignment; OR one (1) year of experience at the lower-level Housekeeper 1 (FES040) or equivalent position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a commercial, institutional, hospital, healthcare, or large-scale laundry environment.
• Experience operating commercial laundry equipment.
• Knowledge of proper sanitation, infection-control, and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established work procedures.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical activities, including standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and transporting laundry carts.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Due to the volume of resumes/applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. Please be assured that your resume/application will be evaluated and we will contact you if we need clarification or additional information. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Housekeeping experience

Current Driver’s License (Have the ability to drive state vehicles)

Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta

https://careers.georgia.gov/

Minimum Qualifications:

One (1) year of experience in related area of assignment; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Housekeeper 1 (FES040) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.