What are the responsibilities and job description for the WDVA Laundry Worker 1, Full-Time Permanent, Washington Veterans Home position at State of Washington Dept. of Veterans Affairs?
Description
Laundry Worker 1
Full-Time, Permanent
Washington Veterans Home
We are excited to announce that we are now hiring for a Full-Time, Laundry Worker 1, here at the Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard, Washington!
As a Laundry Worker 1, you will provide linen and resident personal laundry services.
Please Note: This is an Full-Time position with an assigned shift of 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. 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. This salary range reflects increases effective July 1st, 2026
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, 2027.
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
Some of what you'll do:
- 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:
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Ability to:
- Make basic math calculations.
- Follow safety policies, procedures, and practices.
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Must:
- Must be proficient in the English language.
- Successfully complete training in laundry operations within six months of employment.
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Agency Required Competencies for all positions:
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
- Experience in working in a nursing care facility or laundry/cleaning services.
- High school graduation or GED equivalent.
- Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check prior to beginning services and every two (2) years in accordance with WDVA Policy 615.000 Background Checks. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- Must comply with annual Tuberculin Screening in accordance with DVA policy 670.000 Tuberculosis Testing.
- Requires medical evaluation, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the Washington Industrial Safety and Act standards. Must be able to wear a respirator, medical gloves, gowns, eye protection, and other personal protection as required by a job or task.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and able to push and pull dirty and clean linen carts up to 450 lbs; must be capable of pushing/lifting/pulling with sufficient strength to accomplish tasks.
- Must maintain regular and reliable attendance, proper call-in, call-out, and be willing to work as needed.
- Must successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation, and all other mandatory, annual, in-service, and other required training.
- Must become familiar and comply with all DVA policies and procedures and the Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
- Must sign the confidentiality statement for all employees.
- Candidates who are offered a job with WDVA must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
Supplemental Information
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Application Process:Top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
Other Information:
- This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.
If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $38,340 - $49,296