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  • Laundry Worker

    Orange, California United States Orange County, CA Full Time $36,212.80 - $42,577.60 Annually Jun 19, 2025
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    Orange County, CA

    Discover a Fulfilling Career at the County of Orange With a population of over 3 million residents and 34 cities, Orange County is a thriving community known for its beautiful beaches, diverse culture, and strong economy. As the third-largest employer in the county, the County of Orange offers over 18,000 employees the opportunity to make a difference in their community and build a fulfilling career in public service. As a County of Orange employee, you will have the chance to work in a variety of departments, each providing vital services to our community. From law enforcement and healthcare to public works and environmental protection, there is a wide range of career paths to explore. And with opportunities for advancement and professional growth, you can build a long and rewarding career with us. As a top employer in the region, the County of Orange is committed to providing our employees with excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, flexible work schedules, and outstanding healthcare coverage. We also offer opportunities for career development and training, ensuring that our employees have the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Whether you're just starting your career or looking for a new challenge, the County of Orange is a great place to work. With a supportive and collaborative work environment, a commitment to excellence, and opportunities for growth and advancement, we invite you to join our team and make a difference in your community. Community Impact: Working for the County of Orange means you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community. Whether you're providing critical services to residents, protecting the environment, or maintaining public safety, your work will make a difference in the lives of those around you. Employee Wellness: At the County of Orange, we prioritize our employees' well-being. We offer telecommuting options, generous health benefits, and wellness programs to promote work-life balance. We believe that by taking care of our employee’s health and well-being, we can help them excel in their careers while still enjoying their personal lives and taking care of their families. Innovation: The County of Orange is committed to embracing new technologies and innovative approaches to service delivery. We encourage our employees to think creatively and find ways to improve our processes and systems. If you're someone who loves to problem-solve and think outside the box, you'll find a supportive and dynamic environment here. Collaboration: Collaboration is key to our success at the County of Orange. We value teamwork, communication, and mutual support, and we work together across departments and functions to achieve our goals. If you're someone who enjoys collaborating with others and building strong relationships, you'll find a welcoming and inclusive community here. Equality: At the County of Orange, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. Our Equity Policy reflects this commitment and guides our efforts to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. Career Advancement: The County of Orange is dedicated to helping our employees grow and advance in their careers. We offer a variety of training and development opportunities to help our employees reach their full potential. If you're looking for a place to build a long and fulfilling career, the County of Orange is an excellent choice.  

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    Job Description

    CAREER DESCRIPTION

    Laundry Worker

    In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:

    Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase

    Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

    OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

    This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Laundry Worker positions within the County of Orange. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange. There is currently an immediate opening for a Laundry Worker within the Social Services Agency, as well as in the Probation Department.

    DEADLINE TO APPLY
    This recruitment will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open until 11:59 p.m. (PST) on Wednesday, July 02, 2025. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

    ORANGE COUNTY
    Orange County is a desirable place to live and is one of the premier employers in the region, as well as the third largest populated County in California. At the County you will find variety, individual opportunity, job satisfaction, and the pleasure of working with colleagues who are dedicated to making a positive difference. You can learn more about the County of Orange by clicking here .

    The County of Orange , Social Services Agency (SSA) is composed of four business divisions: Assistance Programs; Children and Family Services; Family Self-Sufficiency & Adult Services; and Administrative Services; and over 4,300 dedicated employees, providing human services to an average of one in four Orange County residents. Our mission is to deliver quality services that are accessible and responsive to the community, encourage personal responsibility, strengthen individuals, preserve families, and protect vulnerable adults and children.

    Click here to learn more about the Social Services Agency.
    Click here t o view a video about the Social Services Agency.

    The Orange County Probation Departmen t assists the criminal justice system in Orange County, California by making a safer Orange County through positive change. Under the direction of the Chief Probation Officer, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of three bureaus - Adult Operations, Juvenile Operations, and Administrative Services - serves the community using efficient and research supported corrections practices to reduce crime, assist the Courts in managing offenders, promoting lawful and productive lifestyles, and assisting victims.

    THE OPPORTUNITY
    The Laundry Worker is responsible for receiving, sorting, washing, drying linen and/or soiled laundry, folding, pressing, sorting clothes and linens, and issuing of laundry items to the Orangewood Children and Family Center facility, OC Probation Department, or the OC Sheriff’s Department. They inspect, sort, and fold clean laundry by article, color, and size, and deliver and restock clothing items in designated storage areas across multiple department locations. This position is also responsible to fill clothing orders, expedite the delivery as requested, and perform inventory of clothes and personal hygiene items. This position plays a vital role in ensuring hygiene compliance for all youth housed in Juvenile Hall, camps, and residential facilities

    Additional responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
    • Stack/organize clothes into shelves
    • Work closely with Supplies Assistant in monitoring and replenishing supplies
    • Issue personal hygiene items and office supplies to cottages/residential facilities as needed
    • Receive and sort clothes donations
    • Request assistance from Supervisor, vendor or Facilities Mechanic for laundry equipment repairs
    • Bag/separate contaminated laundry items
    WORK SCHEDULE
    Social Services Agency - The typical shift of the position is 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and may work during weekends and holidays.

    Orange County Probation/Sheriffs - The typical shift of the position is 6:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and may work during weekends and holidays.

    CORE COMPETENCIES
    In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience related to the following competencies:

    Technical Expertise
    • Distinguish differences in shapes and sizes of laundry items and torn items needing repair
    • Identify and treat stains in laundry items
    • Read signs, labels, operating manuals, visual aids, and simple instructions in English
    • Understand and follow oral directions in English
    • Count, add, and subtract small numbers
    • Basic knowledge of MS Outlook and MS Word to communicate with staff and complete trainings
    Interpersonal Skills | Communication Skills
    • Communicate clearly both orally and in writing
    • Value and respect others
    • Maintain teamwork and collaboration
    Safety Awareness
    • Read labels and signs on safety precautions
    • Maintain safety and sanitation standards
    • Comply with the department's safety policies and procedures
    • Adherence to compliance and regulations

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Laundry Worker classification as well as the physical and mental requirements and the environmental conditions.

    SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

    Social Services Agency
    Candidates will be required to undergo a background clearance check from California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and Community Care Licensing (CCL) and must successfully clear prior to the start of their employment. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Areas considered in the background check include conviction history, employment history, professional references and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts) if applicable. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.) In addition, a Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) background clearance check may be required. CACI is a repository of child abuse investigation reports managed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) that contains information related to substantiated cases of physical abuse, sexual abuse, mental/emotional abuse, and/or severe neglect of a child.

    Probation Department
    Positions within the County of Orange Probation Department will be required to undergo an extensive background investigation including but not limited to, contacting current and/or previous employers, reference checks, criminal searches, verification of credentials, review of credit history, and review of all previous law enforcement applications and/or backgrounds. Any falsification of information or failure to meet the standards listed above will result in disqualification.

    RECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applications. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

    Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
    Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates who meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

    Application Appraisal Panel (AAP) | Application Review (Weighted 100%)
    An Appraisal Panel of job knowledge experts will thoroughly screen and evaluate the application, supplemental questionnaire, and resumes for job knowledge, competencies, and related experience described above.

    Eligible List
    Once the assessment has been completed, Human Resource Services will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

    Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

    Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)

    The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    EMAIL NOTIFICATION
    Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

    NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

    Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
    Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

    For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Brandy Cetina at Brandy.Cetina@ssa.ocgov.com or (714) 245-4580.

    EEO INFORMATION

    Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
    encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

    Non-Management Benefits
    In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

    Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
    http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information

    Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

    Closing Date/Time: 7/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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