Laundry Worker, Lead



Laundry Worker, Lead

Salary

$24,232.00 - $27,747.20 Annually

Location

St. Anthony, ID

Job Type

Full Time

Department

Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections

Division

St. Anthony

Opening Date

10/15/2021

Closing Date

11/10/2021 10:47 AM Mountain

Description


Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections
To develop productive citizens in active partnership with communities!


The IDJC is looking for an energetic and self-motivated person to join the IDJC team as a full-time Laundry Worker, Lead. This is an entry level position with responsibilities that include sorting and washing laundry, operating institutional laundry equipment, simple sewing and mending and may also train and supervise juvenile’s in laundry functions.


This position may be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays. 

 What's In It for You?
 

  • A full benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, vision, dental, life insurance, disability, wellness, and telehealth. Benefits start the 1st of the month following your date of hire.
  • Health Care and Day Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available.
  • PERSI Retirement benefits and other retirement programs
  • Paid sick and vacation that starts accruing the day you start, and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Paid Parental Leave covering the birth or adoption of a child for up to 8 weeks!
  • Permanent, full-time classified employment status after successful completion of an entrance probation.
  • Coursework reimbursement available.
 ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS, ST. ANTHONY 
 The Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections has regionalized state services for juveniles committed to its custody, making it possible for most juveniles to remain close enough to their communities so parents and other key community members can take part in the juvenile's treatment. State juvenile correctional centers are located in Lewiston, Nampa, and St. Anthony and provide a full complement of services for youth who range from 10 to 20 years of age.
 St. Anthony, located in southeastern Idaho, is just a short drive from many recreational activities including camping, fishing, blue-ribbon fly fishing, hiking, golfing, hunting and winter sports including downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing.  St. Anthony is located just 40 miles from Idaho Falls, the State's fourth largest city.  


Example of Duties

General Responsibilities:

  • Wash, dry, fold, sort and mend clothes and linen
  • Operate washing machines, dryers, extractors, ironers, steam cabinets, folders and sewing machines in an institutional laundry
  • Dispose of unusable items and report need for replacement
  • Clean laundry area and store and secure supplies and equipment
  • Monitor machines for proper operation and perform minor maintenance
  • Must be willing to supervise and work directly with juvenile offenders in a correctional facility 
  • Monitor and regulate work flow and maintain records and prepare reports regarding section/operation

Minimum Qualifications

  • Good knowledge of: institutional laundry methods, equipment, and operations; reaction of common fabrics to detergents, washing agents, water temperatures, and drying heat; laundry chemicals and their use; basic measurements in inches, feet, yards, ounces and pounds.
  • Some knowledge of: methods of scheduling work in an institutional laundry; health and safety practices required in an institutional laundry.
  • Experience: identifying fabric colors and types; determining correct wash formula and machine cycle for various types and sizes of loads; operating and cleaning institutional laundry equipment; understanding maintenance and operation manuals.
  • Willing to work in a juvenile corrections facility
  • Must be able to meet federal PREA requirements

Supplemental Information

This position involves exposure to heat, humidity, and noise; exposure to heavily soiled or contaminated laundry; and handing of caustic and acidic products. Incumbents must be able to move loads weighing up to 100 pounds in carts or slings; lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds; stand for three hours at a time; detect problems with the operation of laundry equipment; and stoop, crawl, and crouch under equipment when performing maintenance. Some positions require driving a vehicle to pick up and deliver laundry.

EXAMINATION: The exam for this position is a comprised of yes/no and checklist questions. You will receive a pass/fail score based on your responses. Your responses should be supported by the information in your work history, resume, and/or education portion of your application.  
Note: If you have ever worked for any law enforcement agencies, your resume must include all agencies worked for including a contact number.

CONDITIONAL OFFER OF HIRE:

  • The Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections is a drug-free work environment. Immediately after a conditional offer of employment has been extended to an applicant (before 5:00 pm of the day of the offer), you must complete a drug screening and test free of drugs as a condition of employment.
  • Upon an offer of conditional employment a hire must complete a criminal history background investigation including, but not limited to, the Idaho State Police Criminal Identification Bureau, FBI, and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be conducted on the successful applicant. Hires will be required to take and pass a TB test during the first 30 days of employment.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
 Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections

 P.O. Box 83720
 Boise, ID
 83720-0285
 
 WEBSITE:
 http://www.idjc.idaho.gov/
 
 If you have questions, please contact us at:
 (208) 334-5100
 
 EMAIL:
 idjcjobs@idjc.idaho.gov
 
 EEO Disclaimer:
 Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact the Division of Human Resources.

EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html

*Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.

01
Do you have good knowledge of institutional laundry methods, equipment, and operations; reaction of common fabrics to detergents, washing agents, water temperatures, and drying heat; using laundry chemicals; and performing basic measurements in inches, feet, yards, ounces and pounds. This knowledge is typically gained by: At least 3 months of work or volunteer experience in an institutional laundry setting; OR At least one home economics class covering laundry methods, equipment and operations.
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have some knowledge of methods of scheduling work in an institutional laundry setting? This knowledge is typically gained by at least 3 months of work or volunteer experience where it was your duty to plan laundry activities.
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have some knowledge of health and safety practices required in an institutional laundry? This knowledge is typically gained by at least 3 months of work or volunteer experience in an institutional laundry setting.
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you have experience identifying fabric colors and types; determining correct wash formula and machine cycle for various types and sizes of loads; operating and cleaning institutional laundry equipment; and understanding maintenance and operation manuals. This experience is typically met by: At least 3 months of work or volunteer experience in an institutional laundry setting.
  • Yes
  • No
05
I am willing to work in a juvenile corrections facility.
  • Yes
  • No
06
DJC 5/20 - Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Juvenile Facility Standards. Have you ever been the subject of any of the following? A. Been the perpetrator of sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution. B. Been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse. C. Been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse. D. Had allegations substantiated against me for an incident(s) of sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and/or child abuse against another person. E. Resigned from a job where I was the subject of a pending investigation being conducted for an allegation of sexual abuse against another person.
  • No, I have NOT been the subject of any of the above.
  • Yes, I have been the subject of one or more of the above.

Required Question

Agency
State of Idaho
Address
304 North 8th Street

Boise, Idaho, 83720