Job Details

City of Portland - Laundry Machine Operator

Position Number: 6394696
Location: Portland, ME
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

City of Portland - Laundry Machine Operator

Barron Center

About Barron Center:

Come do good work with us! The Health & Human Services Department consists of four unique divisions; Barron Center, Elder Affairs, Public Health, and Social Services. We strive to enhance the health and well-being of the residents of Portland in collaboration with our community, state, and federal partners.

The City of Portland operates the Barron Center to provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to individuals in need. The Barron Center is a mission driven facility with over 200 years of history in our community. A key part of our vision is resident-centered care, placing residents and families first. In order to do this we conduct ourselves in a fair, trustworthy manner and uphold professional and ethical standards. We act with empathy, understanding, and attentiveness toward all others; treating residents with dignity and sensitivity, and valuing their diversity. As leaders in healthcare, we rise above the ordinary through the efforts of our team to deliver high-quality services. At the Barron Center, our mission is to achieve the highest possible performance outcomes in all aspects of resident care. Learn more about the Barron Center here!

Job Summary:

Now is your chance to have the job you always wanted - being a part of a team in Maine's largest skilled nursing facility and making a difference in the lives of the residents of the Barron Center.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Distributing clean linen within the facility
Loading and unloading commercial washers and dryers
Folding and sorting linen
Hanging and delivering personal laundry to residents

Required Skills & Experience:

Excellent customer service skills are required
Must be able to lift objects weighing over 50 pounds for an extended period of time
Ability to work in extreme temperature conditions
Must possess a valid Maine Class C driver's license

Expected Hours/Schedule:

This is a full time 37.5 hour per week position

Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check and a pre-employment physical.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, CEBA Grade 5, Starting pay range $19.53- $21.42 per hour.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.
City benefits include:

Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
Thirteen paid holidays
Sick, vacation, and personal leave
Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
Use of City recreation facilities
Fitness Reimbursement
Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.

To apply, visit https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=373&sreq=11&form=1000&desc=LAUNDRY%20MACHINE%20OPERATOR