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Job Class: Laundry Worker

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID : 77307

• Location : Silver Bay

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Part-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 06/29/2024

• Closing Date : 07/12/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept. / Minnesota Veterans Home-Silver Bay

• Division/Unit : Silver Bay Veterans Home / Maintenance/Housekeeping

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm and/or 11:00am-7:30pm

• Days of Work : Varies; weekends as assigned

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $18.11 - $23.97 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME

• Work Area : Minnesota Veterans Home-Silver Bay

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position will be used to fill one (1) part time Laundry Worker position. This position is a rotating shift; day/evening. The day shift is 7:00am-3:30pm, the evening shift is 3:00pm-11:00pm. The work schedule will include at least 64 hours per two-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. The position is initially eligible for full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

Operate washing machines and dryers. Wash, dry, fold and hang all resident laundry and replace bed linens, when applicable. Collect, sort and distribute Resident laundry.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of laundry processing sufficient to operate machines and equipment and follow procedures.

Ability to:

• Lift and carry laundry items.

• Follow instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of infectious control processes and requirements.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(s). When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.

• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.

• Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.