LAUNDRY WORKER

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Health and Human Services

New Hampshire Hospital

36 Clinton St.

Concord, NH 03301

LAUNDRY WORKER

Part-Time (up to 29.5 hours per week), 1st Shift, 6:00am - 2:30pm

Sundays are Mandatory, other days are flexible

Position # TMPPT6562

The starting pay range for this position is $14.40/hour - $18.46/hour

This position offers Trainee Status* at the following pay rate: $13.98/hour.

*Candidates hired at a Trainee Status* must meet the minimum qualifications

withing one (1) year of hire date

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services and New Hampshire Hospital have a Full-Time vacancy for a Laundry Worker.

Summary:

To support operations in the laundry facility and related Support Services while performing routine tasks on-site and off-site.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience : 8th grade education

License/Certification: Valid driver’s license

Other Requirements: Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency, including no major traffic violations.

Trainee Option: Not applicable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience in a commercial or institutional laundry, production, housekeeping, or similar field

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

Successfully complete the NH State Safe Driving Training within the first 6 months of hire.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

• Operates machinery appropriate to work area, such as washers and dryers, folders, or presses. Demonstrates knowledge for safe use of equipment, reports breakdowns and safety concerns to supervisor. Cleans and maintains all equipment used, makes simple repairs as directed. Cleans and sanitizes work area, patient, and non-patient areas.
• Responsible for the distribution and transport of linens driving to and from designated off-site service areas on campus.
• Maintains proper supply level for assigned area of responsibility. Replaces supplies and stocks work area with appropriate products and chemicals, informs Supervisor when items require re-ordering.
• Performs a variety of laundry services tasks including sorting of soiled linen and clothing; separating food and fecal matter when present; checking for any personal items left in pockets; following procedures for return of valuables; washing and drying of soiled linen, counting, inventorying, marking, assembly, bagging, and folding of linen and clothing.
• Removes contaminated and non-contaminated waste from work area(s) and disposes of in prescribed manner. Follows appropriate safety and/or health standards as defined by department procedures. Cleans by using dry mops, wet mops, vacuums, and brooms and sanitizes work area.
• Answers telephones and gives or obtains information in response to routine questions from employees of other departments within the hospital.
• Trains and mentors new personnel with particular emphasis on proper procedures and safety regulations. When requested, reports quantities of all work completed, and any staff related issues to supervisor.
• May attend supervisory staff meetings to communicate departmental policies, procedures, standards, and issues to new employees. May assume temporary leadership of Support Services staff in the laundry area in the supervisor’s absence to maintain productivity and quality.
• During and after normal shifts, responds to emergency situations when requested by administration.

Staff Workplace Safety Accountabilities

Complies with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures by:

• Performing accountabilities in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Communicating with supervisors relating to workplace safety, i.e. ergonomics, body mechanics, environment, equipment, etc.

• IMMEDIATELY reporting on the job injuries and accidents to supervisor.

• Attending training programs or in-services as appropriate.

Total Commitment to Quality

Participates in the process of continuous quality improvement by supporting unit/department-based quality improvement activities. Demonstrates commitment to customer service values in professional conduct and by promoting such values in assigned work area.

For further information please contact Edward Estefan, Supervisor at: 603-271-5580 or Edward.P.Estefan@dhhs.nh.gov.

You may also contact Human Resources at NHH-HR@dhhs.nh.gov

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964