Laundry Porter

DAWSON; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

DAWSON is seeking a Laundry Porter at the FLETC campus in Charleston, SC. Responsible for transporting, cleaning, and delivering linens, stocking dorms, and maintaining laundry facilities to established standards.

The role requires 1–2 years in laundry services, knowledge of chemicals and safety, ability to lift up to 70 lbs, and compliance with health and safety regulations. DHS background clearance and availability on Saturdays are required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in commercial or institutional laundry services.
• Knowledge of laundry chemicals and equipment safety procedures.
• Able to lift bags of laundry and operate heavy machinery.
• Physically capable of repetitive motion, standing, and lifting up to 70 lbs.
• Must meet DHS background investigation and suitability clearance.
• If operating company vehicles, valid driver’s license in good standing required.

Responsibilities

• Remove linens from each dorm and transport to the laundry facility.
• Restock each dorm with clean linens from the laundry as directed.
• Wash, dry, and fold laundry daily.
• Load and unload washers and dryers with appropriate temperature settings.
• Carry linens and supplies up and down 3–5 flights of stairs as needed.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the box truck and ensure it is fueled.

Skills

Laundry experience

Chemical safety

Heavy machinery operation

Physical stamina

Background check

Driver's license

Job description

For more information about DAWSON, please visit dawsonohana.com

• Salary $17.75/HR and H&W $5.09/HW
• This position is Service Contract Act which is subject to Health & Welfare benefits

Job Title: Laundry Porter

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring all laundry standards are consistently upheld at the FLETC campus in Charleston, SC. Duties include, but are not limited to, the transportation, removal, setup, and inventory management of linen lockers. Laundry staff are responsible for ensuring all machines operate as required and that all employees perform their duties properly, safely, and according to established standards. Employees/porters must ensure linens are thoroughly cleaned and prepared for timely delivery. Staff are also responsible for collecting linens, inspecting them for wear and tear, cleaning them, and returning required items to the dorms. Additionally, staff must maintain a clean, safe, organized, and regularly inspected laundry room.

Location: Charleston, SC

Responsibilities

• Remove linens from each dorm and transport them to the laundry facility.
• Restock each dorm with clean linens from the laundry as directed.
• Wash, dry, and fold laundry daily.
• Properly load and unload washers and dryers, ensuring correct temperature settings for various items.
• Carry linens and supplies up and down 3–5 flights of stairs as needed.
• Remove housekeeping trash from all buildings daily.
• Ensure linen and laundry supplies are ordered and managed in accordance with Business and Events requirements.
• Report to the Dormitory Manager when linens need to be discarded or replaced.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the box truck, including washing the exterior, sweeping and cleaning the interior, and ensuring it is fueled.
• Ensure all team members comply with DAWSON Health and Safety regulations.
• Non-slip shoes are required each workday; consult your manager with any questions regarding appropriate footwear.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Management reserves the right to modify or add duties at any time

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in commercial or institutional laundry services.
• Knowledge of laundry chemicals and equipment safety procedures.
• Able to lift bags of laundry and operate heavy machinery.
• Physically capable of repetitive motion, standing, and lifting up to 70 lbs.
• Must meet FLETC background and conduct standards.
• This position may require the operation of Company-provided vehicles.
  • If operating Company-provided vehicles, maintaining a valid driver’s license in good standing is a condition of employment.
  • If operating Company-provided vehicles, employee must comply with all Company vehicle use and safety policies, as well as all applicable traffic laws.
  • If operating Company-provided vehicles, the Company may review your motor vehicle record (MVR), as permitted by law, to verify eligibility to operate Company vehicles.
  • If operating Company-provided vehicles, you must immediately notify the Company if your driver’s license is suspended, revoked, restricted, expires, or if your driving privileges otherwise change.

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible for DHS background investigation and suitability clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident with work authorization.
• Must be available to work Saturdays

Pay Rate

$17.75/HR and H&W $5.09/HR

Schedule

Must be able to work one of the following shifts assigned by the manager:

• 0600 – 1500
• 0700 – 1600
• 1600 – 0000 (this is a straight 8 shift)

Work schedules are determined by management and may be modified at any time based on business needs, contractual obligations, and operational requirements.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.

DAWSON’s career portal utilizes a third-party applicant tracking system that allows us to send and receive messages, along with our official DAWSON email addresses. Recruiting emails from DAWSON will only come from @dawsonohana.com or @msg.clrco.com. DAWSON will never: Ask you to send money or purchase equipment as part of the hiring process; Require you to download any apps to interview such as Teams, WhatsApp, etc.; Conduct interviews via Teams chat or messaging-only platforms; or Request banking information outside of secure onboarding steps. To verify current opportunities, use this official careers page. If you are ever unsure about DAWSON roles and communications, contact us at [e-mail] before taking action.