Laundry Worker 1

State of Iowa; Cherokee (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Discount programs

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Cherokee Mental Health Institute (CMHI), seeks a Laundry Worker 1 for a full-time role with a Monday–Friday 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. schedule to provide laundry and housekeeping services for CMHI and CCUSO.

Responsibilities include sorting, washing, drying, recording temperatures, stocking supplies, and keeping the laundry area sanitary.

Qualifications

• No specific education or experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect, sort, and load laundry into washing machines using correct cycle program.
• Load clean, wet laundry into dryer, using dials for correct drying cycle.
• Record water temperatures throughout shift and document cleaning supply usage and weights of laundry cleaned.
• Monitor cleaning chemicals and equipment and reset alarms as needed.
• Sort customer laundry (e.g., contract accounts, CCUSO, misc.) and deliver to various departments in the hospital.
• Fold laundry and restock shelves.
• Perform minor maintenance on machines and report major mechanical issues to supervisor.
• Sweep, mop, and clean laundry room to maintain sanitary working environment.

Job description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau ofCherokee Mental Health Institute (CMHI)is seeking a Laundry Worker 1 to join our team! This is a full-timeposition witha Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. schedule.

This position provides laundry and housekeeping services for CMHI and the Civil Commitment Unit for Sex Offenders (CCUSO).

Laundry duties:

• Collect, sort, and load laundry into washing machines using correct cycle program.
• Load clean, wet laundry into dryer, using dials for correct drying cycle.
• Record water temperatures throughout shift and document cleaning supply usage and weights of laundry cleaned.
• Monitor cleaning chemicals andequipment andreset alarms as needed.
• Sort customer laundry (e.g.contract accounts, CCUSO, misc.) and deliver to various departments in the hospital.
• Fold laundry and restock shelves.
• Perform minor maintenance on machines and report major mechanical issues to supervisor.
• Sweep, mop, and clean laundry room tomaintainsanitary working environment.

Housekeeping duties:

• Sweep, dust, mop, and scrub floors and stairs withappropriate equipment.
• Dust and clean furniture, counters, shelving, window ledges, and door handles using cloths and proper cleaning chemicals.
• Dust and mop walls, ceilings, and partitions with cloths, wetmops,and proper cleaning chemicals.
• Shampoo or spot clean carpets and rugs using proper equipment.
• Clean bathrooms and fixtures with cloths, brushes, and proper cleansers and sanitizing solutions.
• Collect and dispose of trash in garbage receptacles in pick-up areas.
• Move furniture, lamps, and other fixtures for cleaning as needed.

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

CMHI provides active inpatient treatment to adults in need of acute psychiatric care. The facility offers several services includingindividualized treatment plans. Support for patients with special education needs to continue their education is provided, andindividuals areencouraged to collaborate with staff members in formulating their own plan. Medication, group counseling, and activities therapies might be included as well. For more CMHI info: https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/specialty-care-facilities/cherokee-mental-health-institute

Benefits of Joining CMHI

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation(96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

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Cherokee Highlights

CMHI is located in Cherokee, a city of approximately 5,000 set in the beautiful Little Sioux River Valley in Northwest Iowa. Residents enjoy fishing and canoeing on the Little Sioux River which winds through town providing a backdrop to a well-developed parks and trails system. In addition, Cherokee has over 1,000 acres of land devoted to parks and outdoor activities like camping, hiking, and horseback riding. Cherokee is the home of the first accredited museum and planetarium in Iowa, Sandford Museum and Planetarium, established in 1951. Cherokee may be the smallest town in the world to have its own symphony orchestra! This 60-member orchestra has been referred to as the “best kept secret in Northwest Iowa.”

Cherokee is home to Western Iowa Tech Community College and 1 hour or less from other educational institutions including Morningside College, Northwestern College, Buena Vista University, and Dordt College. This quintessential Iowa town is 1 hour from Sioux City and 2 hours from Omaha. Check out these 10 Reasons to Move to Iowa.

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the HHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

No specific education or experience is required.