Posted 3 months ago
Porter - Laundry
@ Island Health
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Porter in Laundry to receive, weigh, transport and handle soiled linens and operate laundry equipment. The role requires Grade 10 or equivalent and physical ability to carry out the duties.
Responsibilities:
- Receive, weigh and transport soiled linens
- Transport large wheeled linen racks
- Operate automatic cart washer
- Operate laundry cart dumper machine
- Operate heat transfer-labelling machine
Requirements summary:
- Grade 10 or equivalent education, training and experience
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to deal effectively with others
- Physical ability to carry out the duties
- Ability to operate related equipment
- Ability to organize work
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,247 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reports to Senior Laundry Attendant. Receives, weighs, transports, and handles soiled linens and transports large wheeled linen racks. Operates automatic cart washer, the laundry cart dumper machine, and the heat transfer-labelling machine.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal effectively with others.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to organize work.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD376.pdfJournal
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