Laundry Technician II

Job Description:
Laundry Technician II

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.
The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.

The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuityas well as (k) and Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you

Laundry Worker II position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of
commercial laundry equipment and performing complex laundry work in a
commercial laundry. Laundry Worker II assists with overseeing the laundry
process in the soil sort and dryer areas. Will promote team work while
preforming all assigned tasks. Activities include sorting, classifying, weighing
and recording of weights, loading/unloading of Continuous Batch Washer
(CBW), press, shuttle, and large # dryers, 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. Work involves both light and heavy physical labor. Employee will
follow all HHSC, Facility, and Regional Laundry procedures for reporting time
and attend work on a regular and predictable schedule performing all tasks as
assigned. All tasks will be performed within the established time frames.
Laundry Worker II works under the close supervision from the Laundry Worker
III, Laundry Manager and Regional Laundry Director with minimum latitude for
use of initiative and independent judgment. This position will occasionally work
under close supervision of the Laundry Maintenance assisting with daily
laundry preventative maintenance. Completion of work requires use of
established methods and/or techniques. Decisions are simple and based on
well-defined guidelines. The Laundry Worker II has no financial responsibility
but is accountable for assigned property.

Driving statement (use as needed): This position is required to drive a state-owned vehicle.

Shift statement (use as needed): This position may be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekends.
MSP statement (use as needed): This position may also be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations.
Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Assist in overseeing the laundry process in the soil sort and clean processing areas.
Operation of the Continuous Batch Washer (CBW), Press, Shuttle, 4 # Dryers
Operation of the CBW, Press, shuttle, 4 dryers, and un-loader belt, and # Lint Collector.
Operation of the # 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.
May help with the pick-up, quota count, filling of orders, and delivery to units/departments.
Attends and participates in all mandatory training to meet HHSC/ABSSLC requirements.
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 Plan (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of commercial laundry operation, equipment, laundering techniques, and procedures
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- Lbs.) on 6” wheels having dimensions up to 57” (high) x 28” (depth) x 48” wide)
Ability to safely drive and operate bobtail type vehicles and mounted hydraulic lift gates
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 back grounds
Ability to follow and give written directions and verbal instruction
Ability to read, follow, comprehend, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, maintenance instructions and manuals.

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