C/S Laundry Worker

Dhss/Samh•Dover, DE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Make a Difference with DHSS Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas. We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession. For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today! Summary Statement The incumbents’ responsibilities include Operating washers, dryers, irons, extractors, conditioners, pressers and folding equipment Presses, folds, and stacks clothing, linens and other items either by hand or by operating various machines. Sorts soiled laundry by color and type; pretreats if necessary. Weighs and counts clothing, linens and other items and records count on production records. May pick up laundry from and deliver to wards, mark laundry with names, mends laundry if necessary. May clean machinery using various chemical solutions.

Requirements

Knowledge of math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, or decimals.

Responsibilities

Performs laundry work using protective and other equipment and techniques in compliance with applicable safety and health laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Operates industrial and/or household laundry machines and equipment such as washers, dryers, irons, extractors, conditioners, presses, or folding equipment.
Regulates machine processes when starting washers and dryers; selects appropriate settings to control volume of additives, specific cycles, and temperature.
Presses, folds, and stacks clothing, linens, and other items either by hand or by operating various machines and may mark laundry with names or mend laundry if necessary.
Sorts soiled laundry which includes separating by type, fabric, and color.
Pretreats laundry and removes stains from fabrics through the application of bleach, stain remover solutions, or steam sprays.
Weighs and counts clothing, linens, and other items, and records count on production records.
May use automated information systems and computer software to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, or report on laundry data and schedules.
May pick up and deliver laundry from and to wards.
May clean machinery using various chemical solutions, or clean and change machine filters.
Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
Performs other related duties as required.