Laundry Worker

Laundry Worker

Salary

$61,447.36 - $73,971.04 Annually

Location

San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

25-H84-A

Department

Santa Clara Valley Health Care - Regional Medical Center

Division

Environmental Services - RMC

Opening Date

06/30/2025

Closing Date

7/15/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

03

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Description

Under supervision, to perform a variety of duties and coordinate the services in a County laundry unit.

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Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second largest public health care system in California and includes three acute care hospitals, 14 clinics and 60+ specialty and sub-specialty services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and excellent service to everyone in Santa Clara County.

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - SCVMC is a full-service tertiary acute care teaching hospital with 699 licensed beds providing a wide range of specialized services, including Rehabilitation, Burn, Trauma, and NICU. SCVMC was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as #6 Rehabilitation Hospital in the nation and #1 in the West and designated as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hip Fracture, and Pneumonia.

O'Connor Hospital- O'Connor Hospital (OCH) is a 358 licensed bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty programs to residents of Santa Clara County. It was founded in 1889 as one of the first hospitals in the county. OCH has grown significantly over the past five years in both its inpatient volume and its Emergency Department visits. Along with these volume increases other ancillary and clinical departments like imaging, lab, pharmacy, and respiratory have seen growth as well.

St. Louise Regional Hospital- Since 1989, St. Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH) has been caring for the residents in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical specialties. SLRH has 93 beds, is a Designated Primary Stroke Center, and is the only acute care hospital in the area. Located in Gilroy, SLRH maintains a CALSTAR 2 emergency helicopter base on the premises.

Regional Medical Center- Regional Medical Center (RMC) is a 258-bed hospital that is the main emergency healthcare provider for East San Jose, treating a wide range of critical and life-threatening conditions for more than 60 years. Since the SCVH integration of RMC effective 4/1/25, RMC has expanded the critical services including Level II trauma, Thrombectomy capable Stroke Center and STEMI care, and has been seeing an increased number of emergency visits and inpatient volume.

Typical Tasks

The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

• Shakes out soiled laundry, sorts laundry into piles of similar articles, including the separation of heavily stained and/or torn garments or linens, and routes laundry for rewashing or mending;
• Loads, unloads, and operates commercial type washers and dryers; regulates the timing of wash and dry cycles to maintain an efficient workflow; prepares loads of laundry by adding all applicable washing solutions; selects the proper wash cycle and sets timers and temperatures for dryers;
• Places laundry clean articles into designated carts for sorting and folding;
• Folds and sorts clean laundry;
• Maintains and updates distribution log according to daily needs of the department;
• Ensures the distribution of linens and garments and makes adjustments in the daily operation as necessary, to meet distribution deadlines;
• Safely replaces laundry chemical containers, as necessary;
• Collects bags of soiled laundry from various sites;
• Transports clean laundry to various sites;
• Takes inventories of unit's par levels, utilizing computerized systems for inventory control and recordkeeping;
• Unpacks, sorts, and stores laundry items on shelves and in other storage areas;
• Communicates with appropriate departmental staff to establish correct laundry par levels and to requisition and order laundry and supplies; addresses and resolves special departmental requirements;
• Monitors and responds to email and telephone messages regarding laundry operations;
• Resolves conflicting priorities relative to daily work activities;
• Keeps laundry machines and facility clean by cleaning lint traps, dusting, sweeping, mopping, and emptying wastebaskets;
• Stays up-to-date on new or revised regulations and procedures; follows daily work procedures;
• Completes forms and other paperwork;
• Operates materials handling equipment, including pallet jacks, laundry carts, and forklifts;
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*;
• Performs other related duties, as required.

Employment Standards

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:

Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through training and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or equivalent;

and

One (1) year of full-time work experience performing routine manual laundry operations in an institutional or commercial setting, and/or performing manual labor, such as pushing heavy carts, moving pallets and boxes, and/or other duties that require physical exertion.

Special Requirements

• Some positions may require possession of a forklift operator's certification.
• Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.
• *As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers, including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered.

Knowledge of:

• Commercial or institutional laundry equipment and the methods and procedures used for washing laundry;
• Practices and procedures of laundry facility operations and distribution;
• Safe lifting, carrying, moving, and general safety precautions used to move materials and supplies;
• Basic mathematics;
• Principles and practices of effective communication;
• Principles and practices of effective customer service and telephone etiquette;
• Common computer systems and applications;
• Heavy equipment used in the movement of heavy and/or bulky items.

Ability to:

• Prepare and use soaps, bleaches, scouring, and brightening agents, and other chemicals used in washing and rinsing;
• Read and understand materials safety data sheets, sign, labels, dials, and instructions;
• Operate large washers, including loading and unloading large, wet bundles of laundry;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures;
• Perform simple mathematical calculations;
• Distinguish between differences in shapes, widths, stains, tears, or worn spots in laundry items;
• Adapt quickly to changes in assignments and priorities;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies;
• Utilize specialized departmental computer programs;
• Work in a safe manner;
• Operate a cargo van, including the lifting mechanism.

Physical Requirements

• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing job duties;
• Exercise motor coordination and finger and manual dexterity;
• Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more here.

The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the Memorandum of Understanding/Agreement with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits

The County offers robust retirement plans including a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the CalPERS pension plan. In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account

The Health Flexible Spending Account (HFSA) empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)

The Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the Employee Childcare Assistance Plan, an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.

Life and AD&D

The County offers life and disability benefits including Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Long-Term Disability insurance, California State Disability Insurance, and Integration with Leave. These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness

The Employee Wellness Program offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement

A generous Learning and Employee Development program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE: Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

Click here to access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School or GED equivalent
• College (1 to 29 semester units / 1 to 44 quarter units)
• College (30 to 59 semester units / 45 to 89 quarter units)
• College (60 to 89 semester units / 90 to 134 quarter units)
• College (90 to 119 semester units / 135 to 179 quarter units)
• College (120 or more semester units / 180 or more quarter units)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree
• None of the above

02

Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of work experience performing routine manual laundry operations in an institutional or commercial setting do you possess?

• None
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

04

How many years of performing manual labor, such as pushing heavy carts, moving pallets and boxes, and/or other duties that require physical exertion do you possess?

• None
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

05

Describe your work experience in an industrial environment such as manufacturing or warehouse performing such duties as pushing heavy carts, negotiating truck lifts, moving pallets and boxes or other duties that require physical exertion. In your response, please include the name(s) of your employer, employment date(s), job title(s), assigned task(s), and date(s) of employment.

Required Question