Laundry Attendant

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laundry Attendant maintains clean and sanitary laundry services for the Youth Services Center. Duties include washing, drying, folding, and distributing clothing, bedding, and towels used by residents. The position follows established safety and security procedures and ensures equipment is in proper working condition. Work is performed primarily indoors, working alone with directions from a supervisor. The position may involve exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals and hazards from electrical, mechanical, or powered equipment. Light lifting may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or be at least 16 years old and enrolled in school.
Valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed.
Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination.
Adherence to County safety guidelines.
Completion of FEMA training(s) assigned to the position.
Completion of required supervisor training, if applicable.
Ability to apply knowledge of institutional or commercial laundering.
Ability to maintain concentration while performing repetitive work.
Ability to understand basic math and English principles, including punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
Ability to lift up to an estimated 50 pounds from ground to waist level and occasionally push and pull 75 to 100 pounds.
Ability to use dollies to move heavy equipment and supplies.
Ability to stand and/or walk up to eight hours in a day.
Ability to occasionally lift light weight from ground to shoulder level, bend at the waist, twist or rotate, crouch, and kneel.
Ability to work with arms bent, extended away from the body, or overhead, and push or pull with the arms as needed.
Ability to use hands and fingers to grasp and manipulate equipment and materials and coordinate hand and eye movements when operating laundry equipment.

Responsibilities

Receive and sort soiled laundry by residential unit and item type, including clothing, bedding, and towels.
Load and unload washers and dryers, select appropriate settings, and measure laundry chemicals as needed.
Operate washers and dryers according to safety guidelines; weigh and fold clean items and return them to designated areas.
Perform light equipment maintenance, including daily lint removal and routine machine cleaning.
Maintain an organized laundry area and report equipment issues, malfunctions, or safety hazards to the supervisor.
Monitor supplies, clothing, and linen inventories and notify the supervisor when items need restocking or replacement.
Mend minor damage to clothing and linens, such as small tears or loose seams.
Clean and disinfect laundry machines and work areas as needed to maintain a sanitary environment.
Secure laundry-related equipment, keys, and supplies.
Document laundry activity in accordance with American Correctional Association and Children, Youth & Families Department standards.