Laundry/Sewing Room Worker II

Texas.gov - State of Texas Official Website; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional Title: Laundry/Sewing Room Worker II

Job Title: Laundry/Sewing Room Worker II

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Laundry Opers

Posting Number: 3209

Closing Date: 05/13/2025

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Production

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-09

Salary Range: $2,518.41-$3,404.91

Shift: Day

Telework: Not Applicable

Travel: Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility Location: North Texas State Hospital - Wichita Falls

Job Location City: WICHITA FALLS

Job Location Address: 6515 KEMP BLVD

Brief Job Description:

The 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. The Laundry Worker II assists with overseeing the laundry process in the soil sort and dryer areas. Responsibilities include sorting, classifying, weighing and recording of weights, loading/unloading of Continuous Batch Washer (CBW), press, shuttle, and large 300# dryers, small commercial washer/extractors and dryers, flatwork ironing, unloading conveyor, folding, preparing clothes and linens for delivery, and routine cleaning of work areas. This role involves both light and heavy physical labor and requires adherence to all HHSC, Facility, and Regional Laundry procedures.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

1. 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.
2. Assist in overseeing the laundry process in the soil sort and clean processing areas.
3. Operation of the Continuous Batch Washer (CBW), Press, Shuttle, and 300# Dryers.
4. Operation of commercial washer/extractors and dryers.
5. Folding linens by hand.
6. Maintains a clean and safe environment to meet infection control and safety standards.
7. Attends and participates in all mandatory training to meet HHSC requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

1. Knowledge of commercial laundry operation, equipment, laundering techniques, and procedures.
2. Ability to safely operate commercial laundry equipment.
3. Ability to lift/carry 40-50 pounds and push/pull loaded laundry carts.

Minimum Requirements:

Paid or unpaid experience in performing laundry services; or Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent. 6 months experience in commercial laundry operation preferred.

Additional Information:

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position.