Introduction Deadline: Open until filled Contact: J Lea Roberts, Human Resources Specialist-Senior,
[email protected] , 608-###-#### Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Making a difference in the lives of Wisconsin veterans The Wisconsin Veterans Home in King (WVHK) is seeking a Laundry Worker to join our housekeeping team. The Home is a 24/7/365 long-term care facility that specializes in providing comfort, support, and professional healthcare services to elderly or disabled veterans and their spouses. The facility is on the picturesque shoreline of the Chain O'Lakes, off Highway 10 between Stevens Point and Appleton. WDVA employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package that includes:
- Substantial leave time including 9 paid holidays and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year
- Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
- An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
WDVA employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness . To learn more about the complete compensation package, please visit the Total Rewards Calculator ! Follow the link to see a video highlighting what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about ! This agency is committed to serving Wisconsin's veteran population. Our rewarding positions offer the satisfaction of serving those who have served us all. The state of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.
Position Summary Join the Laundry Services team that ensures clean and fresh clothing and linens for Wisconsin veterans! Laundry Workers at King are responsible for cleaning laundry for members and operational units of the Veterans Home. Duties include but are not limited to sorting and folding laundry, loading and emptying laundry trucks, operating laundry-processing equipment, and maintaining a clean work area. All work is performed following standard safety principles and practices and the Home's standard operating procedures. Click the link to view a copy of the full Laundry Worker job description .
Salary Information Starting wage is $16.18 per hour, with additional compensation for weekends and holidays, plus an attractive employee benefits package. Laundry Worker is in pay schedule-pay range 03-08. Pay will be set in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan in effect at the time of hire. Pay for current State employees will be set per applicable provisions in the Compensation Plan. This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.
Job Details This position works Sunday through Thursday, 0600 - 1430. Workdays might fall on holidays. Job duties include moving laundry carts, lifting and moving bags of laundry weighing up to 70 pounds, operating loud and/or shaking equipment, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), and standing for prolonged periods. Due to the nature of the positions, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test. A 12-month probationary period may be required.
Qualifications In their resume, minimally qualified applicants will describe their experience performing paid or unpaid work. Additional minimum and preferred experience that will be assessed at a later stage in the selection process are:
- Performing light-to-medium manual labor (e.g., operating machinery; picking up and/delivering packages; loading/unloading trucks; folding and packaging products; bundling materials; sorting inventory; cleaning, maintaining and/or replacing equipment; handling items weighing up to 50 pounds, etc.); and
- Working independently; and
- Working as a member of a team; and
- Following safety policies and standards; and/or
- Working around vulnerable populations
How To Apply To be eligible for consideration for a job, complete the online application process. Click the link to view instructions for Applying to State Service . You will be required to attach a resume. You may attach a letter of qualifications. To ease the application process, upload your documents to WiscJobs prior to attaching them. Your resume is an important part of your application. It is used to determine if your experience fits the job. Click the link to view tips for writing and what to include in your resume and letter of qualifications . NOTE: Applicants are not able to update or change their resume or letter once the application is submitted. Make sure that your documents are how you want them to be before you finalize the application. Current permanent, classified state employees who are eligible for transfer into a position assigned to pay schedule-pay range 03-08 should complete the online application process. After the set deadline, resumes will be reviewed by one or more job experts and qualified applicants will be asked to take part in the next step of the hiring process. Failure to complete all steps of the process will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via email or phone. Make sure your contact information is correct and check your messages regularly. Veterans with a 30%-or-greater, service-related disability rating are eligible for consideration for Veterans Non-competitive Appointments (VNCA). Click the link to view more information on the VNCA process and to apply for eligibility verification . Veterans that have applied and been verified through the VNCA job posting, Job ID 3375 , should email the contact below and mention your eligibility and interest in the position. Current state employees in permanent positions are not eligible for non-competitive appointment . Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without WDVA sponsorship) at the time of application. Questions can be directed to J Lea Roberts at
[email protected] or 608-###-####.
Deadline to Apply Applications will be accepted until the needs of the Home are met.
