Environmental Service Laundry Technician

 $4,000 RETENTION BONUS OFFERED FOR THIS FULL TIME LAUNDRY SERVICE ROLE WORKING THE AFTERNOON SHIFT.

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? WE ARE SEEKING A FULL TIME TEAM MEMBER to join our awesome Environmental Services team assuring that our Senior Living Grand Rapids Community is maintained in a clean, safe manner by performing LAUNDRY tasks. Hours are from 2:30pm - 11pm, 40 hours per week. Our team does work a weekend rotation so that our amazing residents have continuity in services and have a clean & welcoming home. Please know there can be some flexibility as to when a shift begins and ends, as long as the 8 hours is covered each day. Check us out!

Welcome to Samaritas Nation!

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.  

APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve! 

This position has a pay rate of $15.50 per hour 

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Some of the benefits you may receive are:  

            Full Time/Part Time

• Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee) 
• Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
• Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133% 
• Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals 
• Awesome Employee Discounts
• Plus, many more benefits 

Assures that the community is maintained in a clean, safe, manner by performing general housekeeping, janitorial and laundry tasks as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Clean, wash, sanitize and polish items in residents rooms/apartments, common areas, shower and bathrooms, and hallways as assigned by supervisor
2. Vacuum, mop, spot clean, and wipe spills on floors, floor mats, counters and other areas in resident apartments/rooms and public areas as needed or directed
3. Empty waste containers and dispose of refuse properly
4. Maintain proper supply levels for paper supplies, soap, garbage bags, and other supplies
5. Clean vacant rooms and utility rooms as assigned
6. Evaluate resident’s rooms/apartments/public areas and equipment for safety and report concerns to supervisor
7. May be required to perform functions of laundry aide
8. Perform floor care maintenance including cleaning of carpeted and hard floor surfaces throughout communities
9. Assist with orientation and training of new department teammates. Below also applies to team working in Licensed Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Communities
10. Collect soiled linen, garments, and items from designated area
11. Sort soiled linen, garments, and items and separate items that require special stain removal/treatment
12. Wash and dry linen, garments, and other items
13. Press/iron garments as instructed
14. Fold, count, stack, hang and distribute clean laundry, linen, garments to residents or as directed
15. Ensure resident garments are labeled
16. Maintain laundry room cleanliness by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing as needed

Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Experience

• Experience in a housekeeping capacity preferred

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