LAUNDRY MACHINE OPERATOR

LAUNDRY MACHINE OPERATOR

LAUNDRY OPERATOR
Health & Human Services Department, Barron Center Division

About Barron Center:

Come do good work with us! The Health & Human Services Department consists of four unique divisions; Barron Center, Elder Affairs, Public Health, and Social Services. We strive to enhance the health and well-being of the residents of Portland in collaboration with our community, state, and federal partners.

The City of Portland operates the Barron Center to provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to individuals in need. The Barron Center is a mission driven facility with over 200 years of history in our community. A key part of our vision is resident-centered care, placing residents and families first. In order to do this we conduct ourselves in a fair, trustworthy manner and uphold professional and ethical standards. We act with empathy, understanding, and attentiveness toward all others; treating residents with dignity and sensitivity, and valuing their diversity. As leaders in healthcare, we rise above the ordinary through the efforts of our team to deliver high-quality services. At the Barron Center, our mission is to achieve the highest possible performance outcomes in all aspects of resident care. Learn more about the Barron Center!

Job Summary:

Now is your chance to have the job you always wanted - being a part of a team in Maine's largest skilled nursing facility and making a difference in the lives of the residents of the Barron Center. The Laundry Operator plays a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness, comfort, and daily operations of the facility. This position is responsible for managing the full cycle of laundry services, which includes safely operating commercial washers and dryers, accurately sorting and folding linens, and ensuring clean supplies are efficiently distributed throughout the building.

Additionally, the Laundry Operator provides a high level of personalized service by processing, hanging, and delivering personal clothing directly to residents. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and dedicated to handling both facility linens and residents' personal items with care, respect, and efficiency.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Distributing clean linen within the facility
  
• Loading and unloading commercial washers and dryers
  
• Folding and sorting linen
  
• Hanging and delivering personal laundry to residents

Required Skills & Experience:

• Excellent customer service skills are required
  
• Must be able to lift objects weighing over 50 pounds for an extended period of time
  
• Ability to work in extreme temperature conditions
  
• Must possess a valid Maine Class C driver’s license

Expected Hours/Schedule:

This is a full time 37.5 hour per week position, Thursday - Monday, on day shift.

Applications are accepted until August 7, 2026.
Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check and a pre-employment physical.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, CEBA Grade 5, with a starting pay range of $19.92-$21.85 per hour, based on relevant years of experience.

For more information about compensation with the City of Portland, please refer to the union specific pay plans and agreements.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.
City benefits include:

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
  
• Thirteen paid holidays
  
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
  
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
  
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
  
• Use of City recreation facilities
  
• Fitness Reimbursement
  
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group : CEBA

Job Family : HEALTH SERVICES

Posting Start : 07/24/2026

Posting End : 08/07/2026

Details : Job Description