Laundry Worker (4917-06)

Hamilton County, Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

HRA

Dental

Vision

Parking

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Wellness Incentives

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Hamilton County seeks a dedicated Laundry/Uniforms Clerk to manage the cleaning, repair, and distribution of uniforms and linens for all living units. You will coordinate with cottage staff to ensure timely delivery and maintain accurate inventory labeling, restocking and reporting.

The role requires basic education, ability to read and follow directions, and physical fitness to lift and handle laundry. A valid driver’s license is required for duties and safety training adherence.

Qualifications

• Completion of ninth grade education.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and follow simple directions.
• Exhibit physical fitness necessary to sort, fold and lift laundry.

Responsibilities

• Manage laundry/uniforms repair, replacement.
• Distribute clean uniforms and linens to living units with cottage staff.
• Maintain uniform inventory and labeling; monitor stock levels.
• Keep work areas neat, clean and orderly including laundry area and folding area.
• Issue restitution reports for lost/damaged uniforms; coordinate with Business Office.
• Provide quarterly inventory and restitution reports; manage budget goals and objectives.
• Coordinate seasonal dry cleaning and mending; restock as needed.
• Perform duties of co-workers as required.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Reading & writing

Follow simple directions

Physical fitness

Education

Ninth grade education

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Your Benefits of Working for Hamilton County!

• Starting Pay: $15.64 hourly
• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 Paid Holidays, three weeks of vacation in the first year, immediately being accruing paid sick time, and paid parental leave.
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.
• Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site/ Near Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

Summary of Job Duties:

• Responsible for the management of all laundry/uniforms repairing and replacing.
• Responsible for the distribution of clean uniforms and linens for all living units through a coordinated effort with designated cottage staff.
• Responsible for uniforms inventory management including labeling all uniform items and maintaining required stock.
• Responsible for keeping work areas neat, clean and orderly including, but not limited to, equipment, shelving, laundry area a folding area.
• Responsible for issuing restitution reports on lost/damaged uniforms and coordinate the collection process with the Business Office.
• Responsible for providing quarterly inventory and restitution reports; determines restitution owed for damaged County property; completes budget, goals and objective responsibilities
• Responsible for coordinating uniform seasonal dry cleaning and mending; recommends restocking as needed.
• Performs duties of co-workers as required or assigned.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of ninth grade education, or
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and follow simple directions
• Exhibit physical fitness necessary to sort, fold and lift laundry.
• Valid driver’s license issued by the state of residency. Required to participate in and adhere to all compulsory safety training and safety procedures required by and administered by County and/or Juvenile Court.

Hazardous Working Conditions

May stand for long periods of time, lift heavy objects, and work in uncomfortably hot or cold environments, in awkward and cramped positions, or on ladders; could require working outdoors and be subject to inclement weather; lift up to 100 lbs. without material handling device; ability to use and wear personal protective equipment: half-face respirators/dust mask, safety glasses, body harness for fall protection, arc flash clothing level two protection (hard hat, Class 2 gloves/leather, face shield, neck protector, coveralls), fire rated long sleeve shirts, earplugs/muffs, and hand protection.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of High School and three (3) years experience in laundry, uniform or janitorial services including knowledge of operating laundry equipment, uniform management, and record keeping; ability to carry-out written and verbal instructions, plan workload and work with minimum supervision. Physically able to stand on feet most of the day and handle heavy wet laundry. Ability to use computers, uniform labeling machine and manage uniform inventory.