LAUNDRY MANAGER - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES - OAHU

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawaiʻi is seeking a qualified individual to manage a large institutional laundry operation at the Halawa Correctional Facility in Aiea. The role requires five years of laundry experience with two years in supervisory duties and a valid driver's license.

The position includes compliance with PREA, background checks, and an examination process. The starting monthly salary will be at the minimum rate of pay advertised. Training and federal program information are noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of commercial or institutional laundry experience, of which two (2) years shall have included supervisory responsibilities; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Prior knowledge of laundry operations and equipment.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate workloads.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large institutional laundry operation through the assistance of working supervisors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Laundry management

Supervisory skills

Record keeping

Equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Tools

Laundry machinery

Job description

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 25-0009

The immediate vacancy is located at the Halawa Correctional Facility in Aiea.

NOTE:

The starting monthly salary is at the minimum rate of pay advertised above.

Duties Summary

Manage a large institutional laundry operation through the assistance of working supervisors; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. Note: Your calculation of experience must be based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience must be pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

Legal Authorization To Work

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Experience

FIVE (5) years of commercial or institutional laundry experience, of which TWO (2) years shall have included supervisory responsibilities; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Knowledge of

Management of laundry operations; the classification of soiled laundry for washing; the operation and care of washers, extractors, tumblers, mangles and other laundry equipment; use of and methods of preparing soap, bleach, starch, and other solutions; stain removal; principles and practices of supervision.

Ability to

Instruct and supervise others in laundry work; determine work priorities and set up and maintain work schedules; make minor adjustments and repairs to laundry equipment; keep laundry records; coordinate laundry operations with other institutional maintenance functions; get along well with others.

Driver's License

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement

As required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), Federal law states that "...an agency shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with inmates and who:"

• Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution.
• Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.
• Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in #2 above.
• Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment.

Other Requirements

Applicants who are conditionally offered employment or conditionally approved for movement into positions with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall be subject to drug screening, as required by Federal, State or local laws or departmental policy; and will be subject to an intensive background check. Applicants will be responsible for any costs involved.

Other Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION

The Department of Human Resources Development will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in-person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of the application.