Laundry Worker

JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), has an opening for a Laundry Worker to be part of the housekeeping team at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King (WVHK). The Veterans Home provides professional long-term skilled nursing care as well as short-term rehabilitative stays. The facility is set on scenic Rainbow Lake and spans 42 tree-lined acres. WVHK is located off Highway 10 between Stevens Point and Appleton. Laundry Workers 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 according to standard safety principles and practices and the Home's standard operating procedures. Job Details This is a dayshift position working Sunday through Thursday with typical hours between 6:00am 2:30pm. Due to the nature of the position, 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. 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, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of appointment. The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs does not sponsor work or student visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. WDVA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all new employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. Job duties include moving laundry carts, lifting and moving bags of laundry weighing up to 70 pounds, operating loud and/or shaking equipment, wearing PPE, and standing for prolonged periods. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: In their resume, minimally qualified applicants will describe their experience performing paid or unpaid work. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.