Summary
This job involves operating commercial laundry equipment to wash, dry, and fold linens and clothing for residents at the Iowa Veterans Home, a state facility caring for veterans.
Workers will handle moving heavy loads of laundry around the area to keep everything clean and ready.
It's a good fit for reliable individuals who don't mind physical work and want stable employment with benefits in a supportive team setting.
Full Job Description
Iowa Veterans Home is looking to fill a full time Laundry Worker 1 position.Must be able to operate various commercial laundry machines such as washer, dryer, extractor, flat-ironer, fast-finisher and folding machines in order to wash, dry and fold laundry.
Must be able to lift and carry containers of soiled, wet or folded laundry in order to move the laundry to various places within the laundry area.
What we offer as a full time Iowa Veterans Home employee:
- Team oriented, positive work environment
- Opportunity for professional growth and development
- Paid time off (sick leave and vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year
- Medical and Dental Insurance Benefits:
Monthly optional Medical Insurance Premium (Iowa Choice*) for 2026:
Single: $64/mo = employee share; $836/mo = state share
Family: $210/mo = employee share; $1,896/mo = state share
* National Choice option also available
Monthly optional Dental Insurance Premium for 2026:
Single: Free
Family: $48
- Optional flexible spending accounts for health & dental expenses, & dependent care
- $20,000 basic life insurance at no cost
- Exceptional retirement package: IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
- Optional 401(a) Plan with employee contribution: The State makes match contributions into the employee’s selection of investments in a 401(a) employer match account. The match is $1 for every $1 contributed up to a $75 monthly maximum.
- Lactation rooms throughout our campus
- Wellness Program: Onsite fitness center available to staff 24/7 for only $36 per year
**All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Check.
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.
Qualifications
No specific education or experience is required.
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