Laundry Equipment Operator

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a Laundry Equipment Operator to run industrial laundry equipment and manage linen transport, including sorting, washing and drying tasks. The role requires operating computer programs and manual handling of linens, with a schedule of Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM on campus in Iowa City.

Minimum qualifications include basic computer literacy and the ability to follow instructions; six months of related experience or education is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, understand and follow instructions.
• Any combination of experience or education equivalent to six months full-time work with computers or computer-operated equipment.
• Desirable civil and respectful behavior when working with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Operate computer programs used to run laundry equipment.
• Operate rail linen transportation system for efficient loading of linen into machines and bag system.
• Manually load soiled linen into washers and unload clean, wet and dry linen.
• Sort soiled linen by product and customer; weigh, record and load into carts for sorting.
• Move objects more than 20 pounds.

Skills

Reading instructions

Following instructions

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

The University of Iowa is seeking a Laundry Equipment Operator to operate industrial sized laundry equipment and linen transportation system, in addition to performing manual tasks related to the sorting, washing and drying of materials. The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, which may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits.

Duties to include:

Responsible for operating computer programs used to run laundry equipment.

• Operate the rail linen transportation system to arrange for efficient and proper loading of linen into machines and bag system.
• Manually load soiled linen into washers, unload clean, wet linen; unload clean, dry linen.
• Sort soiled linen by product and customer. Unload soiled linen from laundry trucks by bag, accurately weigh and record weight, and load into carts for sorting.
• Move objects more than 20 pounds.

Schedule Monday through Friday,6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

DepartmentUILaundry Services

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to read, write, understand and follow instructions.
• Any combination of experience, undergraduate education, and/or post high school training using computers or computer-operated equipment that is the equivalent to six months of full-time employment.

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience in commercialized laundry environment.

• Experience operating large laundry equipment.

Basic computer knowledge.

• Ability to demonstrate civil and respectful behaviors while working with a variety of individuals and groups.

Position and Application Details:

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check . Up to 3 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. State agency employers in Iowa are required to use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. University of Iowa employees, including those who work remotely or out-of-state, are subject to E-Verify.

For additional questions,please contact Brooke McMurl at [phone] [e-mail].

This position is performed fully on campus.

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.

Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.

Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Laundry Equipment Operator
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Contact Information

• Organization: Finance & Operations (General)
• Contact Name: Brooke McMurl

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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