LAUNDRY TECHNICIAN 40hr

Cary Medical Center•Caribou, ME

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Laundry Technician The Laundry Technician is responsible for the efficient processing of linens, clothing, and other related laundry duties, ensuring a clean and well-supplied environment for our patients and staff. Join our team at Cary Medical Center, where our people make the difference. Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine —an honor earned for the fifth year in a row , as voted by our employees. At Cary, you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team where your work is valued and your contributions truly matter.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
Ability to work unsupervised and relate professionally with other hospital staff.
Ability to read and write at least at the eighth-grade level.

Responsibilities

Receives, weighs and logs soiled linen from hospital and other facilities, if applicable.
Separates soiled linens to prevent any debris from entering the washing machines or equipment.
Sort soiled linen according to wash formula or type.
Assists in loading & unloading washers and dryers.
Physically and visually checks the linen for stains, rips, tears and serviceability.
Properly folds, stacks and makes ready for distribution to units.
Recognizes and reports malfunctions of equipment to immediate supervisor.
Cleans laundry area and equipment based on cleaning schedule.
Accurately monitor linen inventory level and inform laundry lead when reorder points are reached.
Ability to perform all routine tasks to include sorting, folding, pick-up and distribution, operation of equipment, and clean-up.
Monitor inventory level of laundry and replace containers as needed.
Assure all nursing units and other departments are provided with appropriate quantity and quality of linen as determined by preset par levels.
Respond promptly and courteously to the needs of departments when notified.
Work cooperatively with other laundry technicians in performing all aspects of the laundry processing.
Communicate problems with other departments to laundry lead and director.