WDVA Laundry Worker 1, Full-Time Permanent, INTERNAL ONLY, Washington Veterans Home

State of Washington; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard is hiring a Laundry Worker 1 for a full-time, permanent role. You will provide linen and resident personal laundry services and support infection control and safety policies while working the 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

shift, Monday through Friday, with no telework option. Duties include operating washing machines, dryers, marking machines and presses; weighing, sorting and treating soiled linen; cleaning and disinfecting carts; maintaining a neat,

Qualifications

• Basic math calculations required.
• Must be proficient in English.
• Must follow safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Complete training in laundry operations within six months of employment.
• Agency competency: take action to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Operate washing machines, dryers, marking machines, and presses.
• Weigh, sort, and separate all soiled linen daily.
• Clean and disinfect laundry carts daily.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Report problems or malfunctions of laundry equipment to supervisor.
• Dry, hang, fold, and sort personal clothing for distribution.
• Collect, wash, dry, and deliver materials to ancillary departments.
• Assist in training new staff in operating laundry equipment and tasks.

Skills

Basic math

English proficiency

Safety policies

Education

Six months laundry operations training

Job description

Internal Only

We are currently accepting applications for an Internal Only position as a Full-Time Laundry Worker 1 at the Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard.

Laundry Worker 1

Full-Time, Permanent

As a Laundry Worker 1, you will provide linen and resident personal laundry services.

This is a Full-Time position with an assigned shift of 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position is not eligible for telework.

• This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.

Updated as of July 1, 2025: This position is eligible for "Supplement Basic Shift Premium" for 24/7 Facilities. Employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients, and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location will receive an additional one dollar ($1.00) per hour of supplemental basic shift premium for each hour of basic shift premium. This shift premium does not apply to overtime hours. The supplemental basic shift premium shall expire on June 29, 2026.

At the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.” As a national leader in our advocacy for nearly 500,000 Veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to honorably discharged Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star families.

Duties

• Operate washing machines, dryers, marking machines, and presses.
• Weigh, shake, and sort out all soiled linen daily.
• Clean and disinfect laundry carts daily.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Report problems or malfunctions of laundry equipment to supervisor.
• Dry, hang, fold, and sort personal clothing for final distribution for designated areas.
• Collect, wash, dry, and deliver various materials to ancillary departments.
• Work with and help train new staff in operating laundry equipment and performing routine laundry tasks.
• And more!

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to:
  • Make basic math calculations.
  • Follow safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Must:
  • Must be proficient in the English language.
  • Successfully complete training in laundry operations within six months of employment.
• Agency Required Competencies for all positions:
  • The ability to take action to learn and grow.