Laundry Technician - Full-Time - Days bei Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Inc.

Description

Commitment To Inclusive Excellence

At VMRC, we identify a 'cultural fit' as a community member demonstrating our shared values and commitment to fostering an inclusive, purpose-driven workplace. We seek candidates who align with our service, justice, peacebuilding, and stewardship values while bringing diverse perspectives that enrich our collective work.

We assess candidates through structured, bias-conscious interview questions that explore how you have lived these values in your professional and personal experiences.

This position is primarily responsible for collecting soiled linens, sorting them, and laundering them. It also assists in the finishing room to fold, sort, and deliver linens to linen closets in each neighborhood. The position keeps all linen closets orderly and is responsible for keeping the laundry/finishing rooms clean and neat. The employee also brings disposable containers from all neighborhoods daily.

Based on previous experiences, the starting base rate of pay for a laundry technician is $15.00 - $17.79 per hour.

BENEFITS:

Why Join VMRC?

We’re offering benefits that hit all the right spots—starting day one for benefit-eligible team members! Work 60+ hours per pay period (every 2 weeks) to unlock the complete package, or 40–59 hours for most perks (except medical).

Are you thinking about joining us? Here’s what we’re bringing to the table:

Medical insurance with prescription coverage: (30+ hours/week), plus dental and vision plans to keep you looking and feeling fresh.

Future-Proof Your Finances: 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% company match after one year—stacking wealth for your next chapter.

PTO That is awesome: Full-timers rack up over 230 hours of Personal Time Off in year one, with cash-out options for that extra flex.

Company-paid Short-Term Disability for full-time crew, plus optional Long-Term Disability for added peace of mind.

Life Insurance, Locked In: Free company-paid life insurance, with supplemental options to level up your coverage.

Flex Spending, Made Easy: Flexible Spending Account with a company contribution to help you save smart.

Wellness Opportunities: Free or discounted membership to our on-site Wellness Center—because self-care is real.

Level Up Your Learning: Tuition reimbursement and scholarships to keep your career moving forward.

Foodie Deals: Employee meal discounts to fuel your hustle without breaking the bank.

Good Vibes Only: Our Healthy You program and RARE (Recognizing, Assisting, and Rewarding Employees) committee keep the energy high with shout-outs and rewards.

Mental Health Matters: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you through life’s ups and downs.

Verizon Discount: Score a 19% discount on your Verizon plan—stay connected for less.

Cash In on Your Network: Referral bonuses for bringing your friends and family to the team.

Loan Forgiveness, Super Shift Diff's & Signing Bonuses: Select roles come with financial perks to kickstart your career with a bang.

Tickets at Work: Snag deals at over 1,000 vendors—dining, concerts, car rentals, and more.

Local Perks: Enjoy 10% off at local spots to make every day sweeter.

Why us? Why not us? Because we’re all about working hard and living well. Join us and let’s make a difference together!

Work Schedule:

• 6:00am - 2:30pm, Monday-Friday and every third Saturday 6am - 10am (time off will be provided when scheduled to work Saturday)
• 80 hours per pay period (every 2 weeks)

Requirements

• Safely operate all laundry equipment, washers, dryers, and miscellaneous equipment.
• Perform all duties in laundry and finishing services.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the basics of the English language; carry out oral and written assignments.
• Physical demands: must be able to stand, walk, stoop, reach, lift, carry, or handle light weight of up to 25 lbs. (materials or equipment) frequently. Occasional physical effort with medium objects (25-60 lbs.) and heavy objects (over 60 lbs.). Works in reaching or strained position for about half of day.
• Demonstrate a desire to work in an environment with residents.
• Pleasant personality, enjoy working with people, have good manners, and interact tactfully with others.
• Self-motivated; perform duties listed in the job description with limited supervision.
• Schedule time wisely and accommodate changes.
• Strong work ethic.
• Fast learner.
• Ability to work quickly and carefully in a safe manner, and motivate others to do the same.
• Must report to work in uniform.
• Fluency in a second language is a plus.