Laundry Technician II

Job Description:
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 each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.

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 teamwork 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.

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. Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular basis and may be requested 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.

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. (5%) 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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