LAUNDRY TECHNICIAN

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Training

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation service provider is seeking a responsible individual to manage laundry operations, ensuring cleanliness and proper maintenance of industrial equipment. The ideal candidate will be proactive and organized, possessing a high school diploma and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment usage, inventory management, and maintaining security protocols in the laundry area. This position involves physical tasks including lifting and operating machinery, and provides comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a history of exercising discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to understand and carry out complex instructions.
• Capacity to lift and handle weights frequently and operate machinery.

Responsibilities

• Monitor usage of industrial laundry equipment.
• Adjust machinery settings and control water temperature.
• Inspect and maintain laundry equipment.
• Keep inventory of clothing and ensure proper return of cleaned items.
• Maintain cleanliness and security of the laundry area.
• Control and account for hazardous materials.
• Notify Control Center of sick-outs during counts.
• Maintain inventory of clothing, blankets, and uniforms.
• Ensure returned clean clothing is delivered to officers.
• Keep laundry facilities clean and secure; report missing tools.
• Handle chemicals and hazardous materials per safety procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits Information

Full‑time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are: GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost‑effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO: We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

It takes someone who is mature, flexible, and cooperative to:

• Monitor daily usage of industrial washers, dryers, and other equipment.
• Adjust valves, switches, and levers to start, operate, and stop the machinery, and control the temperature of the water.
• Regularly inspect laundry equipment and report problems to the property authority.
• Repair and maintain laundry equipment.
• Re‑issue and exchange worn‑out clothing.
• Make periodic rounds through the laundry to maintain security measures (including random searches).
• Notify the Control Center of sick‑outs during counts.
• Keep an inventory of all clothing in the building (clothes that need to be repaired, blankets, and uniforms).
• Ensure that the proper amount of cleaned clothing is returned to the delivering officer.
• Keep the laundry building and outside area clean and secure (report missing tools to the supervisor immediately).
• Control, issue, and account for all chemicals and hazardous materials used in the laundry operation.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Working knowledge of business English, good grammar and spelling skills, and ability to develop correspondence, reports and operational directives required. Must have a proven history of exercising discretion and retaining confidentiality.
• Solid organizational and communication skills. Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions; to make minor decisions in accordance with rules and regulations as they apply to work problems; to maintain company records; and to meet and deal effectively with the public and inmates required.

This role involves lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 40 lbs., and work with machinery. You will also:

• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 lbs. (sometimes more), bend, stoop, reach above shoulder level, climb, walk, and stand.
• Occasionally drive automatic equipment vehicles and work in extreme temperatures.

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