Laundry Technician III

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Denton, TX

5d•$2,769 - $3,946•Onsite

About The Position

The Laundry Technician III oversees the safe and efficient operation of commercial laundry equipment and performs complex laundry work. The role assists the Laundry Manager with overseeing, training, and cross-training Laundry Worker I and II staff, ensuring safe equipment operation and effective teamwork. It reports employee and equipment issues to the Laundry Manager and Regional Laundry Director and assists with planning, scheduling, facilitating, and documenting linen processing. Work includes light and heavy physical labor, processing soiled and clean laundry, operating commercial laundry machinery, preparing and delivering linens, and routine work-area cleaning. The position works under limited supervision from the Laundry Manager, Laundry Maintenance, and Laundry Director, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment; it occasionally works under close supervision while assisting with preventive maintenance. The employee is accountable for assigned property and must drive a state-owned vehicle. The position normally works an eight-hour day shift, Monday through Friday. Occasional weekend, holiday, and other-than-scheduled hours may be required, as may overtime, extended hours, rotating schedules, or alternate shifts and locations during disaster response or continuity-of-operations activation. The role is based at Denton State Supported Living Center and is not eligible for telework. Travel may be up to 5%.

Requirements

Experience in laundry or sewing operations work.
Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license.
Ability to safely operate commercial laundry equipment.
Ability to fold neatly and quickly and distinguish colors.
Ability to receive and fill orders.
Ability to use proper lifting techniques and lift or carry 40–50 pounds.
Ability to sort or throw 20 pounds a distance of 6 feet.
Ability to push, pull, and steer loaded laundry carts weighing 50–900 pounds, with 6-inch wheels and dimensions up to 57 inches high by 28 inches deep by 48 inches wide.
Ability to troubleshoot and identify problems or solutions.
Ability to write clearly and communicate effectively with people from varied backgrounds.
Ability to follow and give written directions and verbal instructions.
Ability to read, follow, comprehend, and interpret safety rules, operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and manuals.
Ability to assign and prioritize staff tasks and train others.
Must pass applicable fingerprint criminal background, pre-employment drug-screen, and registry checks; state supported living center employees are subject to random drug testing.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old; males ages 18–25 must be registered with Selective Service.
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays; flexibility in hours, overtime, and extended hours may be required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of commercial laundry operations, equipment, laundering techniques, and procedures.
Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent.
Ability to safely drive and operate bobtail-type vehicles and mounted hydraulic lift gates.
Ability to learn and use Office 365, Webmail, equipment computer software, and CBW programs.

Responsibilities

Help oversee the soil-sort and clean-processing areas and guide Laundry Worker I and II staff to meet deadlines and follow departmental procedures.
Maintain communication with the Laundry Manager, Laundry Maintenance, Laundry Director, and staff; promptly report problems, recommendations, personnel matters, scheduling issues, and equipment or productivity concerns.
Oversee proper startup and shutdown of the Continuous Batch Washer (CBW), press, shuttle, dryers, unloading belt, and lint collector; maintain PPE and safety supplies, clean work areas, report hazards, secure docks and lifts, and complete daily documentation.
Assist with staff training, cross-training, task assignment, and monitoring staff proficiency and training needs.
Sort, classify, weigh, and record soiled laundry by facility or unit, material, texture, and soil level; label carts, stage loads, handle heavily soiled items appropriately, and submit completed records.
Operate the CBW system and related equipment, select appropriate wash formulas and codes, maintain chemical supplies, troubleshoot faults, and support CBW efficiency of at least 84%.
Unload large dryers and monitor processed laundry for dryness, stains, and odors; label and organize carts, handle carts according to clean-side procedures, and monitor the Multitrac System.
Operate commercial washer-extractors and dryers, document loads, select wash and drying settings, separate items by drying requirements, and ensure loads cool below 120 degrees Fahrenheit before unloading.
Operate the feeder, ironer, folder, and stacker; perform daily preventive maintenance checks, follow safety procedures, inspect items, address machine alarms, record discards, and follow shutdown procedures.
Operate small-piece folders, inspect and organize clean linen, respond to alarms, and record discards.
Fold linens by hand, inspect items for damage, wear, or stains, organize finished goods, and place them in appropriate carts or storage areas.
Maintain a clean and safe environment that meets infection-control and safety standards; clean and disinfect carts and bins, secure vehicles and facilities, report equipment failures and hazards, and follow lockout/tagout, PPE, traffic, and security rules.
Pick up laundry, count quotas, fill orders, and deliver goods to units and departments; answer and document telephone messages, prepare outgoing carts, log vehicle mileage, report vehicle problems, clean and disinfect vehicles, and maintain adequate fuel.
Attend mandatory training and perform other assigned duties, including supporting disaster response, recovery, or continuity-of-operations activation.