Linen Service Worker - La Jolla - 141882

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Linen Service Worker to efficiently distribute and store linens, scrubs, and related textiles across departments. You will maintain logs, manage inventories, and ensure the linen room remains organized and clean.

The role emphasizes basic tasks at a NOVICE level, with PPE required and standard hospital safety protocols. Part-time with potential hours flexing to full-time, on-site in San Diego.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or combination of education and relevant experience).
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate orally in English.
• Must be able to write legibly and compute basic addition and subtraction.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and store linen, scrubs and related textiles for all departments.
• Maintain distribution logs and inventory in the system.
• Stock and remove scrubs; keep linen room organized and clean.
• Assist with lab coat distribution as needed by management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

PPE compliance

English language

Basic math & literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Please note that this position is a part-time appointment with hours flexing up to full time.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/28/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under direct supervision, the Linen Service Worker is responsible for the distribution and storage of linen, scrubs and other related textiles for all departments. The duties include and are not limited to folding and consolidating clean linens and scrubs; maintaining distribution logs and recording of inventories into the system; stocking and removing of scrubs; maintaining linen room compliance standards; ensuring linen room is organized, neat and clean at all times; may assist with lab coat distribution; and performing other related duties and tasks as assigned by Management. Job standards are to be performed at the NOVICE level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED; or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate orally in English.
• Must be able to write legibly and compute basic addition and subtraction.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience working in environmental service/linen department.
• General cleaning procedures in a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge/experience working in an area of lifting/carrying and cleaning environment.
• Knowledge of acceptable practices/procedures under Title 22 - State of California, Cleanliness of laundry.
• Entry level computer knowledge/skills.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Possible exposure to infectious linen will result in the employee being required to shower and change uniform before leaving Medical Center.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $55,729 - $66,586 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $26.69 - $31.89

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).