Staff Services – Lndry/Buyeer/Inven

Harris County • Houston, TX

2d • $41,600 - $41,600

About The Position

The Staff Services – Laundry/Buyer/Inventory position supports Residential Services at the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department. The role maintains clothing for students, manages clothing inventory, distributes clothing, and handles facility laundry needs. It also orders and maintains clothing, janitorial supplies, and miscellaneous supplies and equipment, while keeping inventory of those items.

The position washes, dries, bleaches, and folds large volumes of laundry and handles shipping and receiving for clothing, cleaning supplies, paper products, and Styrofoam goods. It works with Facilities and Property Management to keep washers and dryers in good working order and secures chemicals while providing Safety Material Data Sheets to the safety coordinator.

The role is based in Residential Services. Employment is contingent on passing a background check and drug screen. The employee may be assigned to other duties, facilities, or departments during a county-declared public emergency. This position involves working with challenging youth, and crisis intervention or de-escalation strategies may be necessary to help ensure the safety of youth and staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
• Working knowledge of industrial washers and dryers.
• Working knowledge of facility needs.
• Understanding of yearly budget guidelines as they relate to purchase orders and vendor contracts.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas driver's license and liability insurance coverage at least equal to the minimum amounts required by law.
• Must undergo a criminal background check and drug screening following a conditional job offer.
• Must provide evidence of a tuberculosis (TB) skin test; additional documentation is required if the result is positive.
• Employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing and testing based on reasonable suspicion.
• Must be available to work assigned shifts, including some weekends and holidays, and additional days as needed for coverage.
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies may be necessary when working with challenging youth.
• Certified copies of educational transcripts and/or college credits will be required during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Wash and dry large volumes of laundry, including linens, pants, shirts, and towels.
• Wash, bleach, dry, and fold returned linens.
• Order and maintain clothing, janitorial supplies, and miscellaneous supplies and equipment.
• Maintain clothing and other supply inventories and distribute clothing to students.
• Handle shipping and receiving for clothing, cleaning supplies, paper products, and Styrofoam goods.
• Work with Facilities and Property Management to keep washers and dryers in good working order.
• Secure chemicals and provide Safety Material Data Sheets to the safety coordinator for updating staff chemical reference logs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED