Laundry Aide

Lakeshore School Division • Portage, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager - Environmental Services, the Laundry Aide is responsible for the processing and transporting soiled and clean linen to the appropriate areas of the facility. The incumbent is also responsible for keeping and maintaining records for linen inventory, washing records, delivery records and maintaining the laundry production/storage areas, ensuring equipment is clean and in good working condition. The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Requirements

• Completed Grade 10 education (Manitoba Standard). Other combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated verbal comprehension and written command of the English language.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions and to handle laundry chemicals and cleaning supplies as per Manufacturer’s directions.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with others.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve within the responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting to a changing environment.
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures.
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Three work-related references from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous working experience in industrial or commercial laundry.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

Responsibilities

• Processing and transporting soiled and clean linen to the appropriate areas of the facility.
• Keeping and maintaining records for linen inventory, washing records, and delivery records.
• Maintaining the laundry production/storage areas.
• Ensuring equipment is clean and in good working condition.
• Exercising the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters.
• Functioning in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees