Laundry Worker-Detainee Lead

Management and Training Corporation•Raymondville, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Work with a purpose! El Valle Detention Facility located in Raymondville, Texas, is now hiring career-minded people to assist with securing the safety of our community while positively impacting the lives of those on the inside. This position is responsible for the proper use and maintenance of laundry equipment, maintaining records of laundry operations in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and customer directives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One (1) year of experience in institutional laundry operations, including experience in receiving, inventory and shipping of supplies.
Must successfully complete required pre-service training.
Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.
Maintain appropriate facility clearance.

Responsibilities

Operate laundry equipment.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance on equipment.
Perform tests on wash formulas.
Provide the receipt, storage, repair and issue of detainee necessities, and implement inventory control procedures.
Maintain related records and preparation for related reports.
Direct the work of detainees assigned to assist in the laundry.
Requires long periods of walking and standing.
Requires the pushing and pulling of laundry carts and lifting of laundry bags full of laundry which could weigh up to 30 lbs.
Regular attendance is required.
Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Maintain accountability of staff, detainees and property; adhere to safety practices.
Perform other duties as assigned within his/her scope of work as determined by management.