Laundry Worker

County of Orange; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Orange's Social Services Agency and Probation Department seek a dedicated Laundry Worker to receive, sort, wash, dry linen and clothing, and restock items across multiple facilities. The role ensures hygiene compliance for youth in Juvenile Hall and related centers.

The position requires attention to detail, basic math, and the ability to follow written and spoken English directions. Typical shifts run weekdays with potential weekend work.

Qualifications

• Read signs, labels, operating manuals and simple instructions in English.
• Understand and follow oral directions in English.
• Count, add and subtract basic numbers.
• Basic knowledge of MS Outlook and MS Word to communicate with staff and complete trainings.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, wash, dry linen and soiled laundry.
• Fold, sort clothes and linens; issue items to facilities.
• Fill clothing orders and restock storage areas across locations.
• Perform inventory of clothes and personal hygiene items.
• Bag and separate contaminated laundry items.

Skills

Laundry operations

Stain removal

Reading English instructions

MS Outlook & Word basics

Teamwork

Job description

LAUNDRY WORKER

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Laundry Worker positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. (PST).

SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY

The County of Orange, Social Services Agency (SSA) is composed of four business divisions: Assistance Programs; Children and Family Services; Family Self-Sufficiency & Adult Services; and Administrative Services; and over 4,300 dedicated employees, providing human services to an average of one in three Orange County residents. Our mission is to deliver quality services that are accessible and responsive to the community, encourage personal responsibility, strengthen individuals, preserve families, and protect vulnerable adults and children.

PROBATION

Orange County Probation Department assists the criminal justice system in Orange County, California by making a safer Orange County through positive change. Under the direction of the Chief Probation Officer and an executive team with an organizational structure comprised of four bureaus – Adult Operations, Juvenile Operations, Strategic Development, and Administrative Services, the Department impacts the community by using efficient, evidence-based and research supported practices to reduce crime and assist the Courts in managing offenders. Probation staff work diligently to protect the safety of the community, assist victims, and provide growth opportunities to clients, at-risk community members, and justice involved individuals.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Laundry Worker is responsible for receiving, sorting, washing, drying linen and/or soiled laundry, folding, pressing, sorting clothes and linens, and issuing of laundry items to the Orangewood Children and Family Center facility or OC Probation Department. The position inspects, sorts, and folds clean laundry by article, color, and size, and delivers and restocks clothing items in designated storage areas across multiple department locations. This position is also responsible to fill clothing orders, expedite the delivery as requested, and perform inventory of clothes and personal hygiene items. This position plays a vital role in ensuring hygiene compliance for all youth housed in Juvenile Hall, camps, residential facilities and the Orangewood Children and Family Center.

Additional responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Organizing and maintaining clothing, footwear, office supplies, hygiene products, and other essential items.
• Working closely with supervisor in monitoring and replenishing supplies
• Issuing personal hygiene items and office supplies to cottages/residential facilities as needed
• Receiving and sorting clothes donations
• Requesting assistance from supervisor, vendor or Facilities Mechanic for laundry equipment repairs
• Bagging and separating contaminated laundry items

WORK SCHEDULE

Social Services Agency - The typical shift of the position is 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and may work during weekends and holidays.

Orange County Probation - The typical shift of the position is 6:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and may work during weekends and holidays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience related to the following competencies:

Technical Knowledge

• Distinguish differences in shapes and sizes of laundry items and torn items needing repair
• Identify and treat stains in laundry items
• Read signs, labels, operating manuals, visual aids, and simple instructions in English
• Understand and follow oral directions in English
• Count, add, and subtract small numbers
• Basic knowledge of MS Outlook and MS Word to communicate with staff and complete trainings

Interpersonal Skills | Communication Skills

• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing
• Value and respect others
• Maintain teamwork and collaboration

Safety Awareness

• Read labels and signs on safety precautions
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards
• Comply with the department's safety policies and procedures
• Adherence to compliance and regulations

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Social Services Agency Candidates will be required to undergo a background clearance check from California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and Community Care Licensing (CCL) and must successfully clear prior to the start of their employment. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Areas considered in the background check include conviction history, employment history, professional references and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts) if applicable. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of US equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.). In addition, a Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) background clearance check may be required. CACI is a repository of child abuse investigation reports managed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) that contains information related to substantiated cases of physical abuse, sexual abuse, mental/emotional abuse, and/or severe neglect of a child.

Probation Department Positions within the County of Orange Probation Department will be required to undergo an extensive background investigation including but not limited to, contacting current and/or previous employers, reference checks, criminal searches, verification of credentials, review of credit history, and review of all previous law enforcement applications and/or backgrounds. Any falsification of information or failure to meet the standards listed above will result in disqualification.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)

Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Application Appraisal Panel | AAP (Weighted 100%)

An Application Appraisal Panel (AAP) of job knowledge experts will thoroughly screen and evaluate the application, and supplemental questionnaire for job knowledge, competencies, and related experience described above. Only the most qualified candidates will advance to the next step in the recruitment process or will be placed on the eligible list.

Eligible List

Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. Based on the County's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Veterans Employment Preference

The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The County of Orange is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should notify the recruiter listed on the job posting as soon as possible. Documentation supporting the accommodation request may be required.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION

Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.