Position:  Laundry Worker

 

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

 

Provide laundry service for all athletic programs, school nutrition facilities, campus nursing clinics and physical education programs in the district.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education/Certification:

• GED/High School Diploma (preferred)
• Valid Texas Drivers’ license; insurable by district’s insurance carrier.

 Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to follow instructions
• Knowledge of the theory and operation of major heavy commercial laundry equipment
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the laundry equipment and the necessary safety precautions
• Ability to read and comprehend laundry equipment manuals
• Ability to diagnose and repair laundry system malfunctions
• Ability to perform maintenance on laundry equipment
• Ability to organize work to be completed in a timely manner

 Experience:

• One year of experience in laundry related environment preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Responsible for collecting, cleaning and delivering laundry throughout the district on a daily basis.

2. Responsible for cooperatively following directions and/or instructions from the supervisor of maintenance.

3. Plan and organize work in advance for overall efficiency in the total laundry operation.

4. Meet emergencies with poise and self-confidence.

5. Follow sanitation guidelines.

6. Perform light repairs and preventative maintenance on laundry equipment.

7. Ensure district compliance with all regulatory agency requirements according to assignment.

8. Maintain a clean, safe and well-organized work environment.

9. Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor of maintenance.

10. Observe and inform supervisor of safety hazards.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

 

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

 

Tools/Equipment Used: Commercial washing machines and dryers; one-ton utility vehicle

 

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping,

 

Motion: Constant walking, standing, climbing, constant stooping, kneeling and bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting

 

Lifting: heavy lifting and carrying; ability to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds without assistance

 

Environment: Works outside and inside; works around machines with moving parts; works around moving objects or vehicles; exposure to dampness, humidity, toxic chemicals, airborne dust and electrical shock; slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent district wide travel

 

Mental Demands: Reading; ability to understand verbal instructions

 

Other Information 

 

The district contributes $400/monthly to the cost of "employee-only" health insurance which is $175/monthly greater than the state required amount of $225/monthly.

 

 

Assignment Days                        240

 

 

Pay Grade                                   1