Laundry Technician

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•CARLSBAD, TX

6d•$2,518 - $3,405•Onsite

About The Position

The Laundry Technician II is responsible for safely and efficiently operating commercial laundry equipment and performing complex laundry work. The role assists with overseeing the soil-sorting and clean-processing areas and performs tasks including sorting, classifying, weighing and recording laundry; loading and unloading washers, presses, shuttles and dryers; ironing, folding and preparing clothing and linens for delivery; delivering orders; and routinely cleaning work areas. The work involves light and heavy physical labor and requires following HHSC, facility and regional laundry procedures, reporting time properly, and completing assigned work within established time frames. The position works under close supervision of the Laundry Worker III, Laundry Manager and Regional Laundry Director, with limited latitude for independent judgment. It may also assist Laundry Maintenance with daily preventive maintenance. The role has no financial responsibility but is accountable for assigned property. The employee must drive a state-owned vehicle and may be assigned alternate shifts or locations during disaster response, recovery or Continuity of Operations Plan activation. The position is based at San Angelo State Supported Living Center in Carlsbad, Texas. It is full-time, nonexempt, regular employment, is not eligible for telework, and may require flexible hours, overtime, extended shifts, weekends and holidays. Travel is up to 5%.

Requirements

Paid or unpaid experience performing laundry and/or sewing services, or graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent.
Knowledge of commercial laundry operations, equipment, laundering techniques and procedures.
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 on 6-inch wheels; carts may measure up to 57 inches high by 28 inches deep by 48 inches wide.
Ability to safely drive and operate bobtail-type vehicles and mounted hydraulic lift gates.
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, and read, follow, comprehend and interpret safety rules, operating procedures, maintenance instructions and manuals.
Must have a valid Texas driver's license or obtain one within 90 days of hire. Applicants with an out-of-state license must provide an original certified driving record from the licensing state; an eligible driving record under HHSC Fleet Management policy is required.
Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen and required registry checks, including CANRS, Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, Employee Misconduct and the HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
Must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays; flexible hours, overtime and extended hours may be required.
Males ages 18–25 must be registered with the Selective Service.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience in commercial laundry operations, equipment, laundering techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

Assist in overseeing laundry operations in the soil-sort and clean-processing areas.
Safely operate Continuous Batch Washer (CBW), presses, shuttles, large 300-pound dryers, washer-extractors, dryers and the 300-pound lint collector.
Operate the 300-pound dryer unloading conveyor and unloader belt.
Operate feeders, ironers, folders, stackers and small-piece folders.
Fold linens by hand.
Sort, classify, weigh and record laundry; load and unload equipment; prepare clothing and linens for delivery; and deliver items as assigned.
Help with pickup, quota counts, order filling and delivery to units or departments as needed.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance with infection-control and safety standards.
Attend and participate in mandatory HHSC/ABSSLC training.
Attend work regularly, follow assigned schedules and procedures, and complete tasks within established time frames.
Assist Laundry Maintenance with daily preventive maintenance when assigned.
Drive a state-owned vehicle and safely operate bobtail-type vehicles and mounted hydraulic lift gates.
Participate in disaster response, recovery or Continuity of Operations Plan activities when assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.