Linen Services Associate

Overview

About the Role

The Linen Services Associate receives, stores, collects, and distributes, tracks and transports linen (sterile, clean and/or soiled) for assigned areas throughout the hospital in a safe and efficient manner

• Provides patient‑centered service, maintaining a friendly, safe environment and responding promptly to customer concerns while modeling Service Excellence.
• Uses computer systems, handheld devices, or manual formsto track linen as directed.
• Stocks, distributes, and inventories clean linens and apparel in compliance with infection‑control guidelines.
• Identifies linen items needing repair or replacement and reports issues to management.
• Maintains aclean, orderly work area and equipment, including refilling and preparing linen carts and scrub machines.
• Collects soiled linenfor vendor pick‑up and verifies cleanliness and serviceability of laundered items before storage.
• Maintains required logs, records, and linen control procedures, ensuring accurate counts and proper distribution to departments.
• Adheres toUH attendance, compliance, and regulatory standards, performing additional related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to carry out the duties of the position; prior experience in institutional environmental services or linen services is preferred.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to carry out the duties of the position; prior experience in institutional environmental services or linen services is preferred.

• Vacation Time Off
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

The expected salary range for this position is $ 17.63 –$ 18.67 per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.