- Salary
- $42k – $52k/yr
- Location
- County of San Diego, CA, CA, US
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Are you an experienced Laundry Worker looking for steady work, great benefits, and a chance to serve your community?
Join the County of San Diego for reliable hours, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Future Salary Increase
** June 2027 – 4.5% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 1.50% Market Adjustment)
In addition to base salary, Laundry Workers may be eligible for additional premiums:
- $0.25 per hour premium for working in a medical/detention facility (or an additional 5% above base salary for assignment to Polinsky Children’s Center)
- $1.25 per hour premium for the supervision of Sheriff's incarcerated workers
- $0.80 per hour shift differential for Overnight Shifts
- Positions may be eligible for bilingual premium depending on assignment
Per County rules, this position is eligible for appointment at step 1, $41,995.20 annually.
County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for step placement in accordance with Comp Ord 1.3.5.
Laundry Worker is a journey-level service maintenance class responsible for washing, drying, pressing, sorting, and issuing of laundry items in County detention or residential facilities. Incumbents in this class also assign, train, and review the work of incarcerated workers in detention facilities or staff in residential facilities who are assigned to work in the laundry.
Current vacancies are in the Sheriff’s Office. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply as the eligible list created from this recruitment may also be used for vacancies in other County of San Diego departments.
For more information about this job classification, please view Laundry Worker position description.
- Six (6) months of experience performing laundry, housekeeping, custodial or warehouse duties in a large agency that demonstrate the possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above; AND,
- Possession of basic knowledge of high school level mathematics preferably demonstrated by the completion of high school or GED certification.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
- Required to work in hot areas, with contaminated clothing, push heavy carts, and must be physically able to stand for long periods of time.
- Incumbents may be exposed to constant noise and the possibility of infections and skin irritants.
- Must be willing to work any shift, on holidays or weekends.
- Must be willing to work with inebriated, uncooperative, and/or emotionally disturbed persons; and in a locked detention facility, working with incarcerated workers.
- May be subject to involuntary overtime, shift, weekend, and holiday work.
- Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness.
- Prior to appointment, candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation which may include a psychological, truth verification or other examination or test.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.Veteran’s Preference Policy
The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veteran's Preference Policy for additional information.
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Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
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