Laundry Worker

State of North Carolina • Moore, OK

7d • $31,200 - $48,810

About The Position

This is a repost. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply. Unleash your potential and join our team to make a significant impact! We are currently accepting applications for a Laundry Worker at the Samarcand Training Academy in Moore County, Jackson Springs, NC. for the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. Samarcand Training Academy is the primary training facility within the Department of Public Safety and provides both in-residence and commuter, basic and advanced training courses for Special Agents of the North Carolina SBI and ALE, Troopers of the North Carolina Highway Patrol, members of the North Caroling Emergency Management, members of the North Carolina National Guard, officers of Probation & Parole and Juvenile Justice, officers with the UNC System, and members of county and municipal law enforcement from across the state. Samarcand Training Academy currently consists of two campuses; the 460-acre main campus in Moore County, and the 113-acre satellite campus in Montgomery County which is the future home of the Center for Safer Schools. The main campus is made up of 22 buildings; housing staff and instructor offices; a dining facility; a gymnasium; two (2) fitness centers; an auditorium; 13 classrooms; twelve (12) dormitories with 246 student and instructor beds; a Weapons Training Simulator; Firearms Training Center with two (2) live-fire ranges and range house; a physically challenging obstacle course, and a tactical training building. Center for Safer Schools satellite campus includes multiple classrooms and offices, an entire high school dedicated to scenario-based training, a large auditorium, and several sports venues. Staff members of Samarcand Training Academy maintain and train at both campuses, and while most staff will have office space on the main campus, several will be co-located with other entities at the Samarcand satellite campus in the near future. The primary purpose of this position is: • Operation of washing equipment per safety guidelines. • Cleaning equipment. • Perform heavy physical labor for considerable periods of time. • Recognize and report malfunctions of machinery. • Fold and arrange linen, towels. blankets, and comforters in a specific manner. • Knowledge of the reaction of textiles and colored materials to soaps, detergents, bleaches, water temperatures and machines washing cycles. • Maintain an inventory of laundry. • Performs related housekeeping work as required. Employee must be able to climb four (4) foot ladder for restocking laundry cabinets. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and handle medium to heavy physical work. The ability to understand and follow oral instructions. Employment contingent on successful background check. Must have a valid NC Driver License. May require travel and extended hours during peak times and mission needs

Requirements

• Employee must be able to climb four (4) foot ladder for restocking laundry cabinets.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and handle medium to heavy physical work.
• The ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Employment contingent on successful background check.
• Must have a valid NC Driver License.
• May require travel and extended hours during peak times and mission needs
• Education and/or experience in a commercial or institutional laundry that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in laundry cleaning and/or sanitizing procedures.
• Experience in the operation of washing equipment.
• Experience using a computer and applications such as MS Word and/or Excel.
• Experience using Outlook or other email systems.

Responsibilities

• Operation of washing equipment per safety guidelines.
• Cleaning equipment.
• Perform heavy physical labor for considerable periods of time.
• Recognize and report malfunctions of machinery.
• Fold and arrange linen, towels. blankets, and comforters in a specific manner.
• Knowledge of the reaction of textiles and colored materials to soaps, detergents, bleaches, water temperatures and machines washing cycles.
• Maintain an inventory of laundry.
• Performs related housekeeping work as required.

Benefits

• This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees