Ohio Department of Youth Services
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Laundry Worker
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Ohio Department of Youth Services
What You’ll Do DYS is looking for a dedicated Laundry Worker to play a vital role in ensuring a clean and sanitary environment for our youth by assisting in washing, drying, sorting, and distributing laundry in the facility.
Duties (Include but not limited to)
Sort soiled laundry by color
Record receipt and distribution of laundry
Operate commercial laundry equipment
Fold rough‑dry laundry
Operate sewing machine to repair clothing or linen
Perform housekeeping duties in assigned area (sweep floors, dust equipment, etc.)
In accordance with Section 124.11 (B) (2) of Ohio Revised Code, Director of Administrator Services has determined this classification to be in the unskilled labor class & exempt from written examination.
Job Skills Custodial; Environmental Services
Organization Youth Services - Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility
Agency Contact Patti Russell; patricia.russell@dys.ohio.gov
Unposting Date Jan 9, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
Work Location Indian River Juvenile Correctn
Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon
Compensation $18.30 - $19.47
Schedule Full‑time
Work Hours 40 hours per week
Classified Indicator Classified
Union OCSEA
Primary Job Skill Custodial
Technical Skills Custodial, Environmental Services, Equipment Operations, Inventory Control
Professional Skills Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Organizing and Planning, Time Management
Agency Overview Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource. DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.
Our Guiding Principles
Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
Treat everyone with respect
Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
Provide the best support and services for youth and families
Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve
To learn more about DYS, please visit our website.
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Laundry Worker
role at
Ohio Department of Youth Services
What You’ll Do DYS is looking for a dedicated Laundry Worker to play a vital role in ensuring a clean and sanitary environment for our youth by assisting in washing, drying, sorting, and distributing laundry in the facility.
Duties (Include but not limited to)
Sort soiled laundry by color
Record receipt and distribution of laundry
Operate commercial laundry equipment
Fold rough‑dry laundry
Operate sewing machine to repair clothing or linen
Perform housekeeping duties in assigned area (sweep floors, dust equipment, etc.)
In accordance with Section 124.11 (B) (2) of Ohio Revised Code, Director of Administrator Services has determined this classification to be in the unskilled labor class & exempt from written examination.
Job Skills Custodial; Environmental Services
Organization Youth Services - Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility
Agency Contact Patti Russell; patricia.russell@dys.ohio.gov
Unposting Date Jan 9, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
Work Location Indian River Juvenile Correctn
Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon
Compensation $18.30 - $19.47
Schedule Full‑time
Work Hours 40 hours per week
Classified Indicator Classified
Union OCSEA
Primary Job Skill Custodial
Technical Skills Custodial, Environmental Services, Equipment Operations, Inventory Control
Professional Skills Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Organizing and Planning, Time Management
Agency Overview Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource. DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.
Our Guiding Principles
Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
Treat everyone with respect
Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
Provide the best support and services for youth and families
Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve
To learn more about DYS, please visit our website.
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