LAUNDRY WORKER

Your Experience Counts!

Under a recent change to the rules, an applicant’s additional relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced in the posting! See Per 405.01.

18 months of additional relevant experience = Associates Degree

36 months of additional relevant experience = Bachelors Degree

54 months additional relevant experience = Masters Degree

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The state of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services and New Hampshire Hospital has a full-time vacancy for a Laundry Worker III.

Summary: When the supervisor is out, supervises the daily activities of staff engaged in support services work in the laundry area. Performs support services work on a routine basis assigned to the laundry.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Completion of eighth grade or its equivalent

Experience: One year’s experience in a commercial or institutional laundry.

License/Certification: May be required to possess a valid driver’s license in the state in which the employee resides, with appropriate endorsements required for the type of vehicle being operated. Must possess or successfully complete a Defensive Driving Course as approved by the New Hampshire Safety Council within the first six (6) months of employment. As a condition of and prior to hire, the applicant must have verified their current New Hampshire driving record supplied by the Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles indicating no major traffic violations.

Responsibilities:

• During Supervisor’s absence, supervises activities of workers in department to ensure productivity and quality standards are met.
• Trains new personnel as directed by supervisor. Acts as mentor to new staff in area with particular emphasis on proper procedures and safety regulations.
• Operates machinery appropriate to work area such as ironers, dryers, folders, presses, and washers. Demonstrates knowledge for safe use of equipment, reports breakdowns and safety concerns to supervisor. Makes simple repairs as directed, cleans, and maintains all equipment used. Cleans and sanitizes work area, patient, and non-patient areas.
• 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 counting, inventorying, marking, assembly, bagging, folding, and delivering of clean linen and clothing.
• Answering telephones and giving or obtaining information in response to routine questions from employees of other departments within the hospital.
• 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.
• Maintains proper supply level for assigned area of responsibility. Replaces supplies and stocks work area with appropriate products, informs Supervisor when items require re-ordering.
• When requested, reports quantities of all work completed, and any staff related issues to supervisor.
• Attends any supervisory staff meetings as scheduled and assists in communicating departmental policies, procedures, standards or issues to new employees.
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.…
• Reporting on the job injuries and accidents to supervisor, IMMEDIATELY.
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.

Disclaimer Statement: The Supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a 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 classification.

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

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

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employees union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

Value of States share of Employees Retirement: 13.85% of pay.

Other Benefits:

o Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

o Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

o State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan.

o Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

o $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

o Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

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