What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laundry Worker position at County of Orange?
LAUNDRY WORKER
In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:
Effective June 28, 2024 – 4.25% increase
Effective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increase
THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Laundry Worker positions. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.
This recruitment will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the County are met. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
This recruitment will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the County are met. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY
Administering a number of human services programs, the Orange County Social Services Agency (SSA) is comprised of four business divisions and over 4,300 dedicated employees, providing human services to an average of one-fourth of all Orange County residents. SSA operates under the policy direction of the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the California Health and Human Services Agency. SSA is responsible for planning, implementing and operating many of the social services programs provided by the County of Orange.
Funding for programs comes primarily from Federal, State and County sources. SSA's budget is approximately $1 billion, with fiduciary responsibility for an additional $4 billion in services provided as a result of programs it administers.
SSA is composed of the following four divisions: Assistance Programs; Children and Family Services; Family Self-Sufficiency & Adult Services; and Administrative Services. Our mission is to deliver quality services that are accessible and responsive to the community, encourage personal responsibility, strengthen individuals, preserve families, and protect vulnerable adults and children.
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ORANGEWOOD CHILDREN AND FAMILY CENTER
Orangewood Children and Family Center (OCFC) is a Temporary Shelter Care Facility, operated and owned by the County of Orange, Social Services Agency for children who have been abused, abandoned and/or neglected.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Laundry Worker is responsible for the washing, drying, folding, pressing, and sorting clothes and linens, and issuing of laundry items to the OCFC residential facilities. The position is also responsible to fill clothing orders for the kids and expedite the delivery as requested, and perform inventory of clothes and personal hygiene items.
Additional responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
- Stack/organize clothes into shelves
- Work closely with Supplies Assistant in monitoring and replenishing supplies
- Issue personal hygiene items and office supplies to cottages/residential facilities as needed
- Receive and sort clothes donations
- Request assistance from Supervisor, vendor or Facilities Mechanic for laundry equipment repairs
- Bag/separate contaminated laundry items
The typical shift of the position is 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday thru Friday, and may work during weekends and holidays.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will have experience washing and drying clothes using a large capacity laundry equipment in an industrial, institutional, or hospital setting; sorting, storing and issuing clothes; and keeping a running inventory.
In addition, the ideal candidate will also have knowledge and experience related to the following competencies:
Technical Expertise:
- Distinguish differences in shapes and sizes of laundry items and torn items needing repair
- Identify and treat stains in laundry items
- Read signs, labels, operating manuals, visual aids, and simple instructions in English
- Understand and follow oral directions in English
- Count, add, and subtract small numbers
- Basic knowledge of MS Outlook and MS Word to communicate with staff and complete trainings
- Communicate clearly both orally and in writing
- Value and respect others
- Maintain teamwork and collaboration
- Read labels and signs on safety precautions
- Maintain safety and sanitation standards
- Comply with the department's safety policies and procedures
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates will be required to undergo a background clearance check from California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and Community Care Licensing (CCL) and must successfully clear prior to the start of their employment. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Areas considered in the background check include conviction history, employment history, professional references and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts) if applicable. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.) In addition, a Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) background clearance check may be required. CACI is a repository of child abuse investigation reports managed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) that contains information related to substantiated cases of physical abuse, sexual abuse, mental/emotional abuse, and/or severe neglect of a child.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
For detailed information on Laundry Worker Minimum Qualifications, click here.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
For information on Laundry Worker Physical and Mental Requirements and Environmental, and Working Conditions, click here.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all applications to identify the qualified candidates for the position based on the skills required to meet the needs of the County. After the initial screening, the qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.
Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer): Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applications exhibiting qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Eligible List: Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related recommendations.
Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click here to see the latest guidance for more details.
EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Dori Edles at Teodora.Edles@ssa.ocgov.com or (714) 245-6084.
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Salary : $34,736 - $40,851
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