LAUNDRY WORKER

The State of New Hampshire; Tilton (NH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton, NH is seeking a part-time Laundry Worker for 1st shift. The role performs varied laundry duties within a healthcare setting, overseeing the laundry area to meet daily productivity and quality standards.

Responsibilities include sorting, washing, drying and delivering laundry, following infection control policies, and ensuring a sanitary environment. 8th grade education is required, with preferred experience in laundry operations.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience: 8th grade education.
• No license or certification required.
• Preferred: experience in a commercial or institutional laundry.

Responsibilities

• Collects, sorts, and loads soiled linen and garments into washer(s) and loads items into the dryer(s).
• Washes contaminated laundry using proper methods and maintains sanitation.
• Follows infection control procedures and safety guidelines in all tasks.
• Operates a variety of laundry machines and related tools and reports malfunctions.
• Lifts up to 80 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds continuously.

Education

8th grade education

Job description

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or [e-mail]

Laundry Worker (Job ID: 53783)

Location: 139 Winter St, Tilton, NH 03276, US

Position #TMPPT2622

Salary: $14.40 - $18.46 hourly

Employment Type: PART-TIME

Post Date: 10/08/2026

Close Date: 11/10/2026

The New Hampshire Veterans Home has a part‑time, 1st shift vacancy for a Laundry Worker.

Proposed schedule includes:

• Various shifts beginning between the hours of 4:00am - 12:00pm
• One weekend day required, day may vary (additional $2.00/hour)
• Rotating holidays

Make a difference in a Veteran’s life!

Build a career and a life in the beautiful Lakes Region.

Be part of a team committed to providing the best quality of life for NH Veterans with dignity, honor and respect. Learn more about the NH Veterans Home on our website: Welcome | New Hampshire Veterans Home (nh.gov) and view our Facebook page to see the NHVH team working together.

Summary: Performs varied laundry work independently within a NH healthcare or home health facility. Oversees laundry area and related activities to ensure daily/weekly productivity and quality standards are met.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Other information:

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience: 8th grade education
• License/Certification: None
• Other Requirements : None
• Trainee Option: Not applicable

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in a commercial or institutional laundry

• AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

• CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
• In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No
• Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

DISCLAIMERS: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities: Collects, sorts, and loads soiled linen and garments into washer(s) and loads items into the dryer(s), removes stains from garments, folds clean linens, counts, and records the linen processed each day, making proper deliveries to assigned units/areas as needed. Checks for items left in any pockets such as valuables and removes fecal matter and food if present. Washes contaminated laundry in proper manner. Codes laundry by building, floor or unit and ensures laundry is returned to its proper locations. Cleans and sanitizing work areas including machines, worktables, and sorting areas and ashes windows, sweeps, vacuums, and mops floors to ensure good housekeeping habits in the laundry area. Operates a variety of large and small laundry machines and laundry related tools appropriate to work area such as ironers, dryers, folders, presses, and washers. Utilize protective gear in all appropriate functions and demonstrates knowledge for safe use of equipment, ensures basic maintenance of machines and tools, reports issues or malfunctions to supervisor in a timely fashion. Lifts and carries clean and soiled laundry weighing up to 80 pounds on a frequent basis and items weighing up to 25 pounds on a continuous basis. Follows infection control and universal precautions policies and institution’s procedures to ensure a sanitary environment is always achieved. Follows proper reporting, isolation, and handwashing procedures/techniques. Responsible for the safe and proper mixing and use of cleaning solutions while adhering to all safety precautions. Fills supply containers to ensure supplies are on hand when needed. Maintains proper supply level for assigned area of responsibility by replacing and stocking work area with appropriate products and reorders or informs Supervisor when items require re-ordering. Positively represents the institution by answering routine questions and following instructions, being courteous, and cooperative with patients, residents, coworkers, and supervisors. Acts as mentor to new staff and/or volunteers with particular emphasis on proper laundry procedures and safety; reports any issues to supervisor. Attends staff meetings as scheduled and assists in communicating departmental policies, procedures, standards or issues to new employees, volunteers, or trainees.

For further information please contact Annabelle Desjardins, Laundry Foreman, at [e-mail] or [phone].

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964