Linen and Clothing Specialist

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS in Claremore, OK seeks a Linen and Clothing Specialist to handle laundry, sewing, alterations and drapery work for a state facility. The role includes operating laundry equipment, sewing by machine or hand, and preparing items for delivery with proper labeling and cleanliness standards.

Experience in institutional laundry or sewing, and ability to work a weekend, is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial or institutional laundry settings.
• Knowledge of sewing techniques and textiles.
• Ability to operate sewing machines and patterns.

Responsibilities

• Operates washers, dryers, mangles, pressers and irons.
• Sews by hand or machine, mends, alters and repairs clothing and linen articles; constructs, maintains and hangs draperies.
• Places clothes on hangers, wraps bundles in paper with identifying tickets, and prepares for delivery.
• Performs minor machine maintenance and repair; cleans and oils machines; and maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Maintains adequate level of sewing materials, clothing and linens for an assigned area; collects, weighs and counts laundry.
• Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position and agency operations.

Skills

Sewing techniques

Laundry operations

Education

One year laundry or sewing experience

Job description

Job Posting Title Linen and Clothing Specialist Agency 650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Supervisory Organization Claremore Veterans Home Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation $15.43 per hour Day Shift Must have weekend availability

Job Description

Claremore Veterans Home 3001 W Blue Starr Drive Claremore, Ok 74017

Basic Purpose Positions in this job family perform tasks involving laundry work, sewing, alterations, and mending at a state institution, school or facility. This includes sorting, washing and maintaining clothing, linens, and draperies. Supervisory responsibilities will include assigning and reviewing work, providing training, and insuring completion of required tasks.

Typical Functions

• Operates washers, dryers, mangles, pressers and irons.
• Sews by hand or machine, mends, alters and repairs clothing and linen articles; constructs, maintains and hangs draperies.
• Places clothes on hangers, wraps bundles in paper with identifying tickets, and prepares for delivery.
• Performs minor machine maintenance and repair; cleans and oils machines; and maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Maintains adequate level of sewing materials, clothing and linens for an assigned area; collects, weighs and counts laundry.
• Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position and agency operations.

Level Descriptor

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others. At this level employees are assigned responsibility for performing advanced level work which may include lead worker duties or similar responsibility for assisting in the direction of the operations of a laundry or sewing department at a state facility or institution.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in a commercial or institutional laundry, or commercial experience in the operation of a sewing machine, pattern making, or mending garments.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of sewing techniques; of simple pattern making and of textiles and their reaction to soaps, bleaches, bluing, alkalines, water temperature and detergents. Ability is required to operate a sewing machine; to fit and alter clothing; to operate various laundry equipment; to follow written and oral instructions and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to follow sewing patterns; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to provide direction to other linen and clothing specialist. Candidates must possess sufficient proficiency in the English language to perform the essential functions of the position.

Special Requirements

Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of lifting/carrying 40 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently and able to push and pull a maximum force of 30 pounds. Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S. § 427.8.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.