Laundry Washer Operator - Samarcand Training Academy

Start your journey towards success! We are currently accepting applications for a Laundy Washer Operator at the Samarcand Training Academy for the North Carolina Department of Public Safety in Moore County, Jackson Springs NC.

Anticipated Vacancy.

The Laundry Washer Operator has basic knowledge of laundry processes such as cleaning and sanitizing
procedures. The position is responsible for:

• The operation of washing equipment, cleaning equipment, and supplies.
• Heavy physical labor for considerable periods of time.
• Recognizing and reporting malfunctions of machinery.
• Folding and arranging linen, towels. blankets, and comforters in a specific manner.
• Climbing four (4) foot ladder for restocking laundry cabinets.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and handle medium to heavy physical work.
• Must have knowledge of the reaction of textiles and colored materials to soaps, detergents, bleaches, water temperatures and machines washing cycles.
• Calculating the number of laundry pieces on both outgoing and incoming linens.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week, 8 am - 5pm) with State Benefits , including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an ex ample of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator .

"Job duties for this position require driving a state vehicle. A valid drivers license must be obtained by date of hire ."
Position will require extended hours as needed to meet campus needs.
Employment contingent on successful background check.

About Samarcand Training Academy: Samarcand Training Academy is the primary training facility within the Department of Public Safety and provides both in-residence and commuter, basic and advanced training courses for Special Agents of the North Carolina SBI and ALE, Troopers of the North Carolina Highway Patrol, members of the North Caroling Emergency Management, members of the North Carolina National Guard, officers of Probation & Parole and Juvenile Justice, officers with the UNC System, and members of county and municipal law enforcement from across the state. Samarcand Training Academy currently consists of two campuses; the 460-acre main campus in Moore County, and the 113-acre satellite campus in Montgomery County which is the future home of the Center for Safer Schools. The main campus is made up of 22 buildings; housing staff and instructor offices; a dining facility; a gymnasium; two (2) fitness centers; an auditorium; 13 classrooms; twelve (12) dormitories with 246 student and instructor beds; a Weapons Training Simulator; Firearms Training Center with two (2) live-fire ranges and range house; a physically challenging obstacle course, and a tactical training building. Center for Safer Schools satellite campus includes multiple classrooms and offices, an entire high school dedicated to scenario-based training, a large auditorium, and several sports venues. Staff members of Samarcand Training Academy maintain and train at both campuses, and while most staff will have office space on the main campus, several will be co-located with other entities at the Samarcand satellite campus in the near future.

Management Preferences:

• Basic experience in record keeping of laundry items.

• Basic experience in sorting laundry items.

• Basic experience in laundry distribution.

• Basic experience in organizational skills.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both . See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Education and/or experience in a commercial or institutional laundry that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade.

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders . Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Transcripts

• Attaching transcripts is optional, however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university .

• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.

• International degrees and transcripts must be eva luated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility . The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0; padding: 0"> .

M ilitary Experience

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.

• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:

• A current member of the N orth C arolina National Guard in good standing must a ttach a NGB 23A (RPAS) .

• A former member of the N orth Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and w ere discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

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