Laundry Attendant

NORTH DAKOTA VETERANS HOME; Lisbon (ND); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NORTH DAKOTA VETERANS HOME is seeking a dedicated Laundry/Housekeeping Aide to support resident comfort and facility cleanliness. You will operate commercial washers and dryers, fold and distribute clean linens, and ensure supplies meet daily needs with attention to safety and efficiency.

Ideal candidates can handle physical tasks, lift up to 50 lbs, work independently or in a team, and follow established procedures.

Qualifications

• Prioritizes assignments to complete work in a timely manner.
• Operate commercial washers and dryers and flatwork ironer.
• Lift, push, or carry objects up to 50 lbs.
• Stand or walk for long periods.
• Follow safety procedures when handling chemicals and equipment.
• Maintain stocked laundry and linen supplies.
• Attend required in-service training.

Responsibilities

• Sort, wash, dry, iron and fold all laundry and linens.
• Distribute clean laundry to residents.
• Perform routine equipment cleaning and maintenance.
• Notify supervisor on supply par levels.
• Complete annual deep clean schedule.
• Assist with weekend/holiday shifts as needed.
• Work safely with chemicals and equipment.

Skills

Time management

Equipment operation

Lifting 50 lbs

Endurance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Independent work

Tools

Commercial washers

Dryers

Flatwork ironer

Job description

• Sort, wash, dry, iron and hang or fold all clothing, bedding, linens, etc.
• Collect, sort, and weigh soiled laundry, linen, clothing etc. and place items in appropriate bins for laundering, spot treat as needed
• Operate flatwork ironer as needed
• Fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry, linen, clothing etc. to residents daily or as instructed
• Perform routine equipment cleaning, such as removing detergent build-up in washers, and cleaning lint traps
• Ensure an adequate supply of laundry/linen supplies are maintained in designated areas to meet the resident's daily needs
• Carry out annual deep clean schedule
• Inform supervisor on par level or quantity of supplies
• Observe established safety practices and procedures in working with the chemicals, materials, and equipment used in performing laundry duties.
• Weekend and holiday rotation - will work as housekeeper on assigned weekend/holiday shift
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Notify Maintenance of the need for repairs
• Attends all required in-service education and training classes including safety update programs to maintain technical knowledge
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to meet time schedules and deadlines

Duties and Tasks

• Sort, wash, dry, iron and hang or fold all clothing, bedding, linens, etc.
• Collect, sort, and weigh soiled laundry, linen, clothing etc. and place items in appropriate bins for laundering, spot treat as needed
• Operate flatwork ironer as needed
• Fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry, linen, clothing etc. to residents daily or as instructed
• Perform routine equipment cleaning, such as removing detergent build-up in washers, and cleaning lint traps
• Ensure an adequate supply of laundry/linen supplies are maintained in designated areas to meet the resident's daily needs
• Carry out annual deep clean schedule
• Inform supervisor on par level or quantity of supplies
• Observe established safety practices and procedures in working with the chemicals, materials, and equipment used in performing laundry duties.
• Weekend and holiday rotation - will work as housekeeper on assigned weekend/holiday shift
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Notify Maintenance of the need for repairs
• Attends all required in-service education and training classes including safety update programs to maintain technical knowledge
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to meet time schedules and deadlines

Minimum Qualifications

• Prioritizes assignments to complete work in a timely manner
• Ability to operate commercial washers and dryers and flatwork ironer
• Ability to lift, pull, carry, and/or push objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk or bend for long periods of time
• Ability to be around strong odors, disinfectants and other air contaminants throughout the workday
• Ability to work with detergents and other cleaning chemicals used in laundry without adverse reactions
• Ability to keep simple records and to follow simple step-by-step instructions
• Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with coworkers

Previous experience in custodial or commercial cleaning preferred but not required.

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