Laundry Technician

Bexar County; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Retirement benefits

Work-life balance support

Job summary

A local government entity in San Antonio seeks a Laundry Technician to manage laundry exchange for uniforms and bedding in a detention facility. Responsibilities include supervising inmate workers, maintaining laundry cleanliness, and ensuring adequate supply of linens. Candidates must have a high school diploma/GED, knowledge of laundering techniques, and the ability to follow instructions. Working conditions involve an industrial laundry environment. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including work-life balance support.

Qualifications

• High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate.
• Knowledge of basic laundering techniques.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to establish working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily clothing and bedding exchange.
• Receive soiled uniforms and bedding from detainees.
• Maintain laundry exchange record sheet.
• Monitor inmate work teams and laundry operations.
• Maintain cleanliness of the laundry area.

Skills

Knowledge of basic laundering techniques

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to maintain records

Effective communication skills

Ability to work with detainees

Education

High School or GED

Job description

You may choose to display a cookie banner on the external site. You must specify the message in the cookie banner and may add a link to a relevant policy. If you are unfamiliar with these requirements, please seek the advice of legal counsel.Laundry Technician page is loaded## Laundry Techniciantime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 16 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100087**Job Title**Laundry Technician**Pay Rate**United States of America (Hourly)**Time Type**Full time**Summary**Under direct supervision, is responsible for laundry exchange and dispensing uniforms, bedding and other linen in a detention facility; assists in maintaining adequate supply of uniforms and linen; supervises inmate workers; report writing of incidents, particularly destruction of County property, and performs related duties as required.**Duties and Responsibilities:*** Conducts daily clothing and bedding exchange for detainees in their living quarters* Receives soiled uniforms, bedding and other linen issued to detainees* Maintain laundry exchange record sheet* Monitor inmate work teams stocking the laundry carts* Monitor inmate work teams laundering soiled uniforms and linens* Maintains cleanliness of laundry area* Performs other duties as required**Minimum Qualifications**:* High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate* Knowledge of basic laundering techniques* Ability to understand and follow instructions; ability to maintain records and documents; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees and detainees* Must have a valid driver’s license* Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance* Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test* Required to work weekends, holidays and perform shift work* May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek**Working Environment and Physical Demands:*** Working conditions are inside an industrial laundry within a jail environment; exposure to damp/wet conditions with limited exposure to hazardous laundry chemicals, noxious odors and fumes* Frequently moves items weighing up to 15 pounds* Occasionally moves items weighing up to 60 pounds* Occasionally moves about the laundry room* Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information* Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery* Positions self to perform essential functions* Must be able to remain in a stationary position**Working With Bexar County**Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.*Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.**We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*### Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our recruiters, and we'll reach out if a suitable role becomes available.