Laundry Equipment Operator

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa is seeking a Laundry Equipment Operator to operate industrial-sized laundry equipment and a linen transportation system, as well as perform manual tasks related to sorting, washing, and drying materials. The position is with UI Laundry Services at the Oakdale Campus in Coralville and is performed fully on campus. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. The operator runs computer programs used to operate laundry equipment; uses the rail linen transportation system to arrange efficient and proper loading of linen into machines and the bag system; manually loads soiled linen into washers; unloads clean, wet and dry linen; and sorts soiled linen by product and customer. The role also includes unloading soiled linen from laundry trucks by bag, accurately weighing and recording it, and loading it into carts for sorting. The position requires moving objects weighing more than 20 pounds. The University of Iowa offers a benefits package that includes health coverage, university-paid life insurance, retirement plans, leave policies, support and well-being resources, access to UI Health Care specialists, professional training and leadership development, and tuition assistance. Job openings are posted for at least 10 calendar days and may be removed and filled after that period. Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check; up to three professional references may be requested. Iowa state agency employers use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility, including for University of Iowa employees who work remotely or out of state.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, understand, and follow instructions.
Any combination of experience, undergraduate education, and/or post-high-school training using computers or computer-operated equipment equivalent to six months of full-time employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a commercialized laundry environment.
Experience operating large laundry equipment.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to demonstrate civil and respectful behaviors while working with a variety of individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

Operate computer programs used to run laundry equipment.
Operate the rail linen transportation system to arrange for efficient and proper loading of linen into machines and the bag system.
Manually load soiled linen into washers.
Unload clean, wet linen and clean, dry linen.
Sort soiled linen by product and customer.
Unload soiled linen from laundry trucks by bag, accurately weigh and record the weight, and load linen into carts for sorting.
Move objects weighing more than 20 pounds.