Introduction Make a Difference with DHSSOur 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 today! Summary Statement The Laundry worker in this position will be responsible for: operating washers, dryers, extractors, and folding equipment. Folds and stacks clothing, linens and other items by hand. Sorts soiled laundry by color and type, pretreats if necessary. Picks up soiled laundry from resident units and will deliver clean linen and residents' clothing. Will be required to clean laundry machinery using various chemical solutions. Essential Functions Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here. Operates 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. Job Requirements JOB REQUIREMENTS for Laundry WorkerApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: Knowledge of math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, or decimals Conditions of Hire Pre-employment Drug Testing:Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testingas part of the hiring process.Criminal background check:A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition ofhire.The recruiting agency may requirethe applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of theconditional offer of hire.This position is a classification organized under anexclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been electedby employees as their representative for collective bargaining and otherapplicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29,Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based onits individual terms.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the UnitedStates. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide thefederal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you areauthorized to work in the U.S.
