Lead Laundry Technician

City of Lincoln; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

On-site amenities

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Westminster Canterbury Richmond is seeking a Lead Laundry Technician to supervise daily laundry operations, guide a team, and ensure services meet established standards for our premier continuing care community.

The role requires a high school diploma, five years in commercial laundry, two years of leadership, OSHA familiarity, and strong customer service. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, on-site amenities, and employee development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Five years commercial laundry experience.
• Two years leadership experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements preferred.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct staff in absence of supervisor and assist in operations.
• Complete daily assignments to ensure customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance.
• Pick up soiled linen from designated areas and manage laundry workflow.
• Sort, weigh, wash, and dry all linen.
• Organize laundry for distribution and maintain documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

OSHA knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Five years commercial laundry experience

Two years leadership experience

Two or more years of supervisory experience

OSHA certification

Tools

Laundry equipment

Job description

• Base Pay $18.00 - $19.00 / Hour
• Job Category Laundry, Hospitality
• Industry Hospitality, Continuing Care Reitrement Community, Senior Living
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

• Name Kelly M. Suter
• Phone [phone]

At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!

We offer:

• A comprehensive benefits packageincluding health, vision, dental, life insurance, disability insurance and 403B retirement savings with company match.
• Work Life Balance:Full time/Day hours! (or Part time/shift hours!)Plus,you’ll accrue generous paid time off; short/long term disability and an employee assistance program.
• On-Site Amenities!Including a gym, fitness classes, on site Banking, Employee Dining Room with discounted meals and an award-winning Child Development Center with a generous employee discount forboth full and part-time employees!
• Educational Assistance:We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement, forboth full and part-time employees!
• Paid Time Off:Canbe earned byboth full and part-time employees!

T he Lead Laundry Technician completesassigned laundry services duties according to established schedule and productivity standards to ensure the services meet the established guidelines and individual needs or requests throughout the community while directing or leading the work of others.

Shift(s):

Full Time: Monday -Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm or 10:00 am - 6:30 pm / Every 4th weekend

Take a look at what it’s like to work in housekeeping and be part of our team!

The hiring range for this position is $16.00 to $19.33. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Requirements

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Lead and direct staff in absence of supervisor and assist in overall daily operations of assigned area
• Complete daily assignments to provide customer satisfaction and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Pick up soiled linen from designated collection areas according to schedule
• Sort, weigh, wash, and dry all soiled linen
• Organize all laundry for distribution
• Provide accurate documentation of water temperature and dryer filter cleaning per OSHA and Department of Health regulations
• Monitor appropriate levels of cleaning chemicals according to schedule
• Complete personal laundry service for residents of Parsons Health Center as directed
• Clean and maintain laundry equipment, storage area and workstation
• Document items for dry cleaning service
• Conduct on-going training throughout department to meet regulatory requirements and optimize customer service
• Recognize individual staff members for success of the department
• Evaluate supplies and products on weekly basis required to perform job duties
• Act as a liaison with management and front-line staff to meet day-to-day performance
• Communicate with management staff regarding information related to staff performance evaluations
• Promote cooperation among team members
• Additional duties as assigned

EQUIPMENT:

• Commercial laundry equipment
• Computer
• Basic office equipment (copier, fax machine)
• Ladder

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lift 40 pounds without assistance, 40+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance
• Minimum of 90% of responsibilities will be of a physical nature, i.e., folding, standing, lifting, bending, walking, pushing, pulling
• Ability to climb a ladder

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Knowledge of OSHA requirements
• Basic computer skills
• Familiarity with operating commercial laundry equipment
• Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office
• Ability to communicate effectively; to collaborate with team members and other departments
• Ability to communicate with residents/ staff through verbal and written instructions
• Ability to read work assignments
• Ability to work independently

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• OSHA certification
• Experience working with seniors
• Previous hospitality experience

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Five years commercial laundry experience
• Two years of leadership experience

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Two or more years of supervisory experience
• OSHA certification

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Exceptional customer service skills and the desire to work in an environment with high standards and expectations
• Caring and compassion to residents, families, staff and guests
• Dedication and compliance with attendance policies
• Ability to take the initiative, a self-starter
• Personal effectiveness

Summary

Westminster Canterbury Richmondopened in 1975 and is a premier continuing care retirement community known for its tradition of service excellence. Our staff is a diverse group of approximately 600 professionals working in harmony to support our community and to uphold the mission and values of the organization.

As one of Richmond’s Top Workplaces, we offer competitive salary along with perks including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and an award winning on-site child education and care with a generous employee discount.

Each person who is a part of the Westminster Canterbury team plays a critical role in making a difference in the lives of those we serve. We expect a lot from those selected to join our team and look for individuals who will pursue excellence in everything they do.

If you want to work in an organization that is faith-based and mission-driven, that provides the highest level of care, holds staff accountable and makes a difference in people's lives, consider a career atWestminster Canterbury Richmond.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Westminster Canterbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.