Laundry Worker III

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•San Antonio, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below. The Laundry/Sewing Room Worker III (Laundry Worker III) performs complex (senior-level) work and is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient operations of commercial laundry equipment in a commercial laundry. The Laundry Worker III assists the Laundry Manager with overseeing and cross training other Laundry Workers, ensuring other Laundry Workers follow all laundry equipment procedures that are in place for safe laundry equipment operation. The Laundry Worker III reports all employee and equipment issues or problems to the Laundry Manager and Regional Laundry Director. The Laundry Worker III assists the Laundry Manager with planning, scheduling, facilitating, and recording the efficient and safe processing of linens. Work involves both light and heavy physical labor. Activities include sorting, classifying, weighing, and recording of weights, loading/unloading of Continuous Batch Washer (CBW), press, shuttle, and large 300# dryers, 300# lint collector, small commercial washer/extractors and dryers, flatwork ironing, unloading conveyor, folding, preparing clothes and linens for delivery, delivery, and routine cleaning of work area/areas. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Requirements

Knowledge of laundering techniques and procedures
Knowledge of proper lifting techniques
Knowledge of institutional laundry operation
Knowledge of the operation of equipment used in the laundry process.
Skills in the operation of commercial scale, CBW, washers/washer-extractors, dryers, flat-work ironer, folding, steam presses, plastic wrap machine, small piece folder, and in the use of soaps, bleaches and washing solutions.
Telephone and record keeping skills.
Ability to safely operate commercial laundry equipment.
Ability to fold neat/quick.
Ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to receive and fill orders.
Ability to use proper lifting techniques.
Ability to lift/carry 40-50 pounds.
Ability to sort/throw 20 pounds 6’
Ability to push, pull, and steer loaded laundry cart (50-900 lbs.) on 6” wheels having dimensions up to 57” (high) x 28” (depth) x 48” wide)
Ability to troubleshoot and identify problems and/or solutions to problems.
Ability to write clearly to communicate your intentions.
Ability to communicate effectively with people with diverse backgrounds.
Ability to follow and/or give written directions and verbal instructions.
Ability to read, follow, comprehend, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, maintenance instructions and manuals.
Ability to assign and prioritize tasks.
Ability to train others.
Ability to use Office 365, Webmail, computer, and applicable software, and CBW programs.
Ability to safely drive and operate bobtail type vehicles and mounted hydraulic lift gates.
Must possess a valid Texas driver license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date to drive a state vehicle. Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy
One year of experience in commercial laundry operation, equipment, laundering techniques, and procedures.

Responsibilities

Assists the Laundry Manager in overseeing the laundry process in the soil sort and clean processing areas.
Assists the Laundry Manager with training, cross training, and assigning the work of other Laundry Workers.
Sorts, classifies, weighs, and records all soiled laundry in order to determine what laundry formula will be used.
Operation of the Continuous Batch Washer (CBW) system.
Operation of the large dryer unload conveyor.
Operation of commercial washer/extractors and dryers.
Operation of the Feeder, Ironer, Folder, and Stacker.
Operation of small piece folders.
Folding linens by hand.
Maintains a clean and safe environment to meet infection control and safety standards.
Performs the pick-up, quota count, filling of orders, and delivery to Units/Departments.
Attends and participates in all mandatory training to meet HHSC requirements as scheduled by the Laundry Manager or CTC.
Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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