Linen Services Attendant

WVU; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health system as a Linen Service Attendant, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of laundry services. This position involves handling soiled and clean linen, providing excellent customer service, and operating advanced laundry equipment. You will work in a dynamic environment, contributing to the health and comfort of patients. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are committed to quality service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Become part of a dedicated team that values your efforts and offers a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and handle linens for prolonged periods.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and push carts weighing up to 600 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous customer service while performing linen duties.
• Operate computerized laundry equipment and maintain a clean laundry area.

Skills

Customer Service

Computer Skills

Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Computer-controlled washers

Hand-held computers

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply for this position and be considered, click the Apply button above and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find important information about this role.

The Linen Service Attendant performs all activities related to the retrieval of soiled linen, processing of linen, and distribution of clean linen.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following are the general responsibilities of this position. They are not exhaustive, and other duties may be assigned:

1. Provide courteous customer service to all individuals while performing linen duties.
2. Answer telephone calls efficiently and courteously within 5 rings.
3. Respond promptly to emergency requests.
4. Respond to walk-in and telephone requests, providing or sending items as needed.
5. Deliver and pick up linen with courteous service.
6. Operate computer-controlled washers, dryers, spreaders, flatwork ironers, and folders according to operational and safety procedures.
7. Adjust equipment settings within proper operating parameters and report malfunctions to supervision.
8. Retrieve soiled linen and transport it from designated areas on a set schedule.
9. Deliver linen carts or requisitioned linen to designated areas.
10. Maintain a clean and organized laundry area.
11. Inventory and record linen orders and deliveries, including offsite shipments.
12. Operate hand-held computers for inventory management and restocking linen exchange carts.
13. Log all linen issues and operate computers for educational requirements via Net Learning.
14. Assist in training new employees.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to stand, walk, and handle linens for prolonged periods; lift up to 50 pounds; push carts weighing up to 600 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Ability to work in hot, humid, and noisy environments, performing repetitive tasks as directed.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Skills in operating computerized laundry equipment and math skills for inventory and cart stocking are preferred.

Additional Information:

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day shift (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center: 4605 WVUH CH Pediatrics Linen Services

Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

WVUHS is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics under applicable laws.

Additional Information

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About Us

The West Virginia University Health System, with over 2,700 beds and more than 20 hospitals, is the largest health employer in the state, anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown. Learn more at https://wvumedicine.org/about/.