Laundry Worker 1 (LW1) - Chehalis

Description

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and educationally, nurtured by family and community."

Job Class: Laundry Worker 1 (LW1)
Location: Chehalis, WA
Closes: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Salary: $38,340 - $50,412 Yearly

This non-permanent appointment is expected to last 6 - 12 months.

The Opportunity:

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is accepting applications for a Laundry Worker 1 to join our team at Green Hill School to help make sure laundry is properly cleaned, sorted, and distributed. As a Laundry Worker, you will come to work every day knowing that the work you do is making a difference for the youth in our care.

Some of what you will do:

• Operate washing machines, extractors, and presses.
• Prepare bleaching, starching, bluing, and sterilizing solutions.
• Add starches, bleaches, and disinfectants.
• Receive, count, mark, sort, fold, bundle, and tie laundry.
• Arrange for distribution of laundry.
• Oil, clean, and make adjustments and minor repairs to laundry equipment.
• Make minor repairs to clothing, apply logos, measure and distribute resident clothing.
• Operate automotive equipment to transport materials and supplies.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle independently.
• Experience in washroom operations and the ability to read and write English.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• Ability to operate washing machines, extractors, and presses; follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of the use of bleaches, soaps, and starches.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with management, peers, clients, and the public as required to carry out the assigned duties of the position.

How do I apply?
Complete your applicant profile and attach a current resume detailing experience and education.

Supplemental Information:

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our goal to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but is considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.

This position requires at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.

This position is in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact the DCYF Recruiter. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email support@neogov.com. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22 or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission). If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD form 214, NGB form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.