Linen and Clothing Specialist

State-of-Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma seeks a Linen and Clothing Specialist for Claremore Veterans Home to manage laundry and sewing tasks, ensuring clean linens and properly mended garments.

The role requires operating laundry equipment and sewing machines, performing alterations, and supervising quality during delivery, with training responsibilities for staff and adherence to state facility standards.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a commercial or institutional laundry.
• Experience with sewing machines, pattern making or mending garments.
• Knowledge of textiles and detergents; able to follow patterns.

Responsibilities

• Operates washers, dryers, mangles, pressers and irons.
• Sews by hand or machine, mends, alters and repairs clothing and linens.
• Prepares items for delivery; maintains sewing materials.

Skills

Sewing techniques

Pattern making

Textiles knowledge

Machine operation

Communication

Team leadership

Tools

Sewing machine

Laundry equipment

Job description

Job Posting TitleLinen and Clothing SpecialistAgency650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRSSupervisory OrganizationClaremore Veterans HomeJob Posting End DateRefer 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-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensation$15.43 per hourDay ShiftMust have weekend availabilityJob DescriptionClaremore Veterans Home3001 W Blue Starr DriveClaremore, Ok 74017Basic PurposePositions 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 FunctionsThe functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following: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 DescriptorLevels 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 ExperienceEducation 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 CompetenciesKnowledge, 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 RequirementsUpon 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 by 63 O.S. § 427.8.Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe 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 .If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:Agency Contact