LAUNDRY WORKER II

DEFINITION

This is skilled laundry work in an institutional laundry.

An employee in this class is responsible for one or more phases of a large laundry operation or performs independent work of comparable difficulty in a limited laundry operation where no technical supervision from a Laundry Supervisor or Laundry Manager is immediately available. Work may involve acting as lead worker of laundry workers of lower rank or may be skilled laundry work performed with a high degree of independence from close supervision. The work may involve training laundry workers of lower rank. Supervision received is general in nature and work is subject to review for quality and quantity of finished product.

Any one position may not involve all of the specified duties or knowledges, skills and abilities, nor are the listed examples exhaustive.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Plans, lays out, assigns and supervises work of employees, resident or patient workers.

Operates and maintains washing, drying and ironing equipment and instructs employees in their operation.

In a large laundry, may serve as a lead worker of a number of employees and/or patients and be responsible for one laundry activity such as ironing and finishing or washing.

Loads washers with laundry, regulates the amount and temperature of water to be used, adds soap and bleach in accordance with amount, type and conditions of laundry being washed; starts washing process, decides when laundry has been thoroughly washed, puts laundry through necessary rinses and stops machine, unloads machines and transports laundry to dryers.

Directs employee, patient or inmate help in loading and unloading washing machines.

Inspects, oils, and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.

Keeps records of time worked by employees, makes reports and order supplies, materials and equipment.

Supervises cleaning of place of work and equipment.

Inspects the padding and covering of mangles and presses, and serviceability of other equipment and orders repairs or replacement as necessary.

In a limited laundry operation, performs all phases of the laundry work including receiving and distribution of laundry, such as a multi-ward/cottage treatment area.

Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance of washers, extractors, tumblers, presses, hand and electric irons, and flat work ironers.

Working knowledge of the materials used in a laundry and their correct usage (soaps, bleaches, detergents, starches, softeners, etc.).

Working knowledge of textiles and colored materials and their reaction to soaps, bleaches, water temperatures and machine washing.

Ability to supervise, train and instruct others in laundering operations.

Ability to plan and lay out work in order to meet a required level of production.

Ability to work long hours while standing and under conditions of high temperatures and high humidity.

Ability to follow instructions and laundry routines and methods.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

(The following entrance requirements are used to admit or reject applicants for merit system examinations, or may be used to evaluate applicants for employment in positions not requiring selection from merit system registers. When applicable, equivalent substitution will be allowed for deficiencies in experience or education.)

One year of experience in a commercial or institutional laundry.

(Rev. 6/1/77)