Deadline: Extended to April 10, 2023

Contact: J Lea Roberts, Human Resources Specialist-Senior, jlea.roberts@wisconsin.gov, 608-266-3344

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
Making a difference in the lives of Wisconsin veterans.

The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is seeking a Laundry Worker for our Veterans Home in King. The Home is a 24/7/365 long-term care facility that specializes in providing comfort, support, and professional healthcare services to elderly or disabled veterans and their spouses. The facility is on the picturesque shoreline of the Chain O'Lakes, off Highway 10 between Stevens Point and Appleton. Come join our dedicated team!

WDVA employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package which includes:

• Substantial leave time including 9 paid holidays and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan

WDVA employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To learn more about WDVA’s complete compensation package, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator!

This agency is committed to serving Wisconsin's veteran population. Our positions offer the satisfaction of serving those who have served us all.

The state of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Join the Laundry Services team that ensures clean and fresh clothing and linens for Wisconsin veterans!

Laundry Workers at King 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 following standard safety principles and practices and the Home's standard operating procedures.

To view the full job description, click here.

Starting wage is $15.29 per hour, with additional compensation for weekends and holidays.

The position is eligible for an attractive employee benefits package.

The position is in pay schedule-range 03-08. For current State employees, pay on appointment will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin Compensation Plan.

This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

Laundry Workers at King work a standard eight-hour shift Monday through Friday either 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., plus rotating weekends and holidays.

Job duties include moving laundry carts, lifting and moving bags of laundry weighing up to 70 pounds, operating loud and/or shaking equipment, wearing personal protective equipment, and standing for prolonged periods.

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.

Employees at this healthcare facility are required to provide documentation of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by date of hire. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.

A 12-month probationary period may be required.

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience performing paid or unpaid work.

Additional minimum and preferred experience that will be assessed at a later stage in the selection process are:

• Following safety policies and standards; and
• Working independently; and
• Performing manual labor; and
• Identifying, sorting and prepping textiles; and/or
• Operating laundry equipment; and/or
• Working around vulnerable populations

To be eligible for consideration for a job, complete the online application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service. You will be required to attach a resume. To ease the application process, upload your resume to WiscJobs prior to attaching it.

Your resume is important and is used to figure out if your experience fits the job. For instructions on writing and what to include in your resume, click here.

NOTE: In the WiscJobs system that was implemented in April 2021, applicants are not able to update or change their application materials after they are submitted. Make certain that your resume and letter are how you want them to be before you finalize the application.

After the set deadline, resumes will be reviewed by one or more job experts and qualified applicants will be asked to participate in the next step of the hiring process. Failure to complete all steps of the process will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered. If you are eligible for an interview, you will be contacted via email or phone. Make certain your contact information is correct and check your messages regularly.

Current permanent, classified State employees, who are eligible for transfer or voluntary demotion into a position assigned to pay schedule-pay range 03-08, should complete the online application process.

Veterans with a 30% or greater service-related disability rating are eligible for consideration for non-competitive appointment to a permanent position in classified civil service under s. 230.275, WI Stats. If you meet the eligibility criteria, please send a letter of qualifications, resume, DD-214 clearly showing an honorable discharge, and documentation of your service-connected disability rating dated within 12 months, to the Human Resources contact listed in this announcement. Current state employees are not eligible for this consideration.

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, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without WDVA sponsorship) at the time of application.

Questions should be directed to J Lea Roberts at jlea.roberts@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-3344.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on extended deadline of April 10, 2023.