Laundry Worker - Central Wisconsin Center

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Laundry Workers to join their team at the Central Wisconsin Center. This full-time position offers a supportive environment where you will assist individuals with intellectual disabilities in a vital role. You will be responsible for various laundry tasks, ensuring cleanliness and organization. With competitive pay starting at $16.18 per hour and excellent benefits, including a robust health plan and generous vacation time, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a stable work-life balance. Join a team that values your contributions and offers opportunities for growth.

Benefits

3.5 weeks of vacation

Paid holidays

Health plan options

Exceptional pension plan

Employee assistance program

24/7 fitness center

Free parking

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform laundry duties including sorting, folding, and weighing linen.
• Operate washing and drying machines efficiently.

Skills

Independence

Teamwork

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Job description

Laundry Worker - Central Wisconsin Center

The Department of Health Services (DHS) , Central Wisconsin Center (CWC) is recruiting for full-time Laundry Workers . CWC provides short-term and long-term residential services to assist people living with intellectual disabilities in acquiring the personal skills needed to reach their highest potential. CWC is located at 317 Knutson Drive on the north side of Madison.

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Exceptional pension plan with a 6.95% employer match in 2025 with lifetime retirement payment . Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• CWC also has a 24/7 fitness center, free parking, and is on the Madison Metro bus route.

These positions will work6:00 am - 4:30 pm, 4 days a week. Days off will be rotating, with every other weekend off. The positions may require occasional early morning or evening work and some holidays.

Position Summary

As a Laundry Worker, you will perform duties in the laundry washroom, folding room and the central linen area. These duties include sorting, folding, countingand weighing shelf linen, loading linen carts for delivery and operating washing and drying machines.

Salary Information

The starting pay is $16.18 per hour, plus excellent benefits. There is a $.80 night differential and a $.80 weekend differential, which will be combined for $1.60 when working nights on weekends. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. These positions are in pay schedule and range 03/08.

All applicants who may be appointed will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by CWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

These positions have physical requirements which may include but are not limited to lifting up to 55 pounds, twisting, bending, crawling, crouching, and climbing ladders.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for these positions, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

• The ability to work independently without supervision, and as an effective member of a team.
• The ability to work scheduled hours which include four 10-hour shifts per week and every other weekend. Occasional morning and evening hours as well as holidays may be required.
• Written and oral communication skills.

Well-qualified applicants will also have:

• Experience performing laundry duties such as washing, sorting, and folding.

How To Apply

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Helpful Information:

• Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click “Save” to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline.
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• Please monitor your email for communications related to this position.
• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
• If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs .

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s affairs, click here .

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm.