LAUNDRY WORKER II - OAHU CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A state government agency in Hawaii seeks a candidate with three years of commercial or institutional laundry experience. The position involves classifying clothing, determining soap solutions for various stains, and supervising other laundry staff. A valid driver's license may be required. The role is essential in supporting the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, ensuring cleanliness and order within facilities.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in commercial or institutional laundry.
• Knowledge of operation and care of commercial washing machines.
• Possession of a valid driver's license may be required.
• Driver's license may be required for some positions.
• Subject to PREA requirements and background checks.
• Conditional offers may require drug screening and intensive background checks.

Responsibilities

• Classifies clothing for washing.
• Determines soap solutions for stain removal.
• Supervises helpers performing laundry tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Commercial laundry experience

Knowledge of washer operations

Supervisory skills

Tools

Washer(s)

Extractor

Tumbler/Dryer

Job description

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 23-0233. The immediate vacancies are with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation at the Halawa Correctional Facility and Women's Community Correctional Center. This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Duties Summary

Classifies clothing for washing; determines soap formulae and solutions for removing stains; supervises helpers performing various laundry tasks; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Experience: Three (3) years of commercial or institutional laundry experience. Some of the experience must have demonstrated knowledge of the operation and care of commercial or institutional washers, extractors and tumblers or driers.
• Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The immediate vacancy has this requirement.
• Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement: As required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003, Federal law states that an agency shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with inmates and who:
• Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution.
• Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.
• Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in #2 above.
• Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment.

Other Requirements: Applicants who are conditionally offered employment or conditionally approved for movement into positions with the Department of Public Safety shall be subject to drug screening, as required by Federal, State or local laws or departmental policy; and will be subject to an intensive background check. Applicants will be responsible for any costs involved.

The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

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Other Information: The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808‑587‑1111 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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TESTING INFORMATION

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In‑person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in‑person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office’s Levels of Review.