Service Tech - Laundry Linen Services - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS seeks a Service Tech for Laundry Linen Services on a full-time day shift. You will sort, inspect, operate laundry equipment, fold linens neatly, and distribute them across the Medical Center while keeping work areas clean.

The role involves on-site duties with some lifting and exposure to typical healthcare environment conditions. Previous service or hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a service industry.
• Experience working in a hospital.
• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three- syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.

Responsibilities

• Sorts wet linen into correct categories/baskets.
• Operates all laundry equipment per instruction, which can include loading and unloading washers and dryers.
• Folds all types of clean linens in a neat, consistent manner and then placed in proper storage areas.
• Load linen carts with clean linen with correct par levels.
• Distributes Linens throughout Medical Center.
• Keeps equipment, laundry carts and work areas clean at all times.

Skills

Service industry experience

Hospital experience

Reading simple sentences

Job description

## Service Tech - Laundry Linen Services - FT - DayApply: Topeka, KS: Full time: Posted Today: req24253Position Status:Full timeShift:First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)Hours per week:40Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview Services Technicians perform a wide range of duties internally to ensure the ongoing operation of the organization. Duties can range between sanitation, laundry, and nutritional services. Linen Services Techs work in all stations of the Linen Department and distributes linen throughout the Medical Center. Experience Qualifications* Experience in a service industry. Preferred* Experience working in a hospital. PreferredSkills and Abilities* Ability to read a limited number of two- and three- syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences. (Required proficiency)* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. (Required proficiency)What you will do* Sorts wet linen into correct categories/baskets. Visually inspects all linens for cleanliness, tears and stains.* Operates all laundry equipment per instruction, which can include loading and unloading washers and dryers.* Folds all types of clean linens in a neat, consistent manner and then placed in proper storage areas.* Load linen carts with clean linen with correct par levels. Distributes Linens throughout Medical Center.* Keeps equipment, laundry carts and work areas clean at all times.Travel Requirements* 20% Delivery and pick-up; dependent upon department need.Required for All Jobs* Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health* Performs other duties as assignedPatient Facing Options* Position is Patient FacingRemote Work Guidelines* Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.* Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.* Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.* Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.* Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.Remote Work Capability* On-Site; No RemoteScope* No Supervisory Responsibility* No Budget Responsibility No Budget ResponsibilityPhysical Demands* Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Carrying: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour* Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Crawling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour* Driving (Automatic): Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Driving (Standard): Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours* Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours* Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Lifting: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs* Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs* Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs* Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs* Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs* Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Sitting: Rarely less than 1 hour* Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Walking: Frequently 3-5 HoursPhysical Demand Comments: Incumbent may drive between facility locations for delivery and pick-up. May need to push or pull up to 200 pounds when transporting materials. Working Conditions* Burn: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Chemical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Dusts: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Electrical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour* Extreme Temperatures: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Mechanical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Noise/Sounds: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Other Atmospheric Conditions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour* Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour* Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour* Vibration: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Wet and/or Humid: Occasionally 1-3 HoursWorking Conditions Comments: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to work indoors with extreme temperature fluctuations sometimes exceeding 90 degrees F. The employee is regularly exposed to heavy equipment with moving parts, blood borne pathogens, hazardous chemicals and humid conditions.Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.