Laundry Tech

LifeSpire of Virginia; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Team member appreciation events

Early access to earned wages

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

LifeSpire of Virginia's The Chesapeake in Newport News, VA is hiring for a Laundry Tech in Environmental Services on a full-time day shift (7:30am - 4pm). The role supports residents by cleaning and maintaining linens, with responsibilities including washing, drying, sorting, and documenting items, while ensuring equipment and spaces remain safe and orderly.

The successful candidate will stand/walk throughout the shift, read and understand English, and perform routine tasks with care.

Qualifications

• Able to stand and walk throughout the shift.
• Willing to perform routine, repetitive tasks and maintain workflow.
• Ability to read, write, communicate, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Control the temperature of water and concentrations of cleaning chemicals to safely clean equipment and linens.
• Extract and dry washed linens.
• Collect soiled linens, then fold, sort, and distribute clean laundry.
• Mark linens for proper identification.
• Maintain a clean and orderly laundry area and storage spaces.
• Report equipment malfunctions to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Job description

Position: Laundry Tech- Environmental Services

Full-Time Day Shift (7:30am - 4pm)

Join us at The Chesapeake where we impact lives and build careers!

At The Chesapeake in Newport News, Virginia, residents receive gracious hospitality and exquisite service from a caring and committed team who know they make a difference in the work they perform. Our mission is to empower individuals with choices in purposeful living built on values of faith, servant leadership, stewardship, integrity, peace of mind, innovation and joy.

If you are looking to make a difference, we'd love to talk to you!

We offer perks such as free meals, team member appreciation events, early access to earned wages, and generous paid time off. We have a strong 50-year reputation for workplace excellence and our leadership demonstrates team member commitment and appreciation every day!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Control the temperature of water amounts of soap solution, and other chemicals to clean but not damage equipment or laundry.
• Extract and dry washed linens.
• Collect soiled linens. Fold, sort, and distribute clean laundry.
• Mark linens for proper identification.
• Maintain a clean and orderly laundry room and linen storage areas.
• Report equipment malfunctions to the Director of Facility Services or management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Capable of standing and walking throughout the workday
• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks and ability to regulate and maintain workflow
• Pleasant personality and patience exhibited while interacting with residents, guests, and team members
• Ability to read, write, communicate, and comprehend English

At The Chesapeake, energy, compassion, creativity and talents are valued and rewarded. We want you to be the best you can be - we can do this together with work/life integration, coaching, and opportunities to grow.Together we can make a difference for residents and their families. Come join our winning team!

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.