Linen Clothing Specialist I

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Linen/Clothing Specialist I to join their team. This entry-level position involves essential tasks such as laundry work, sewing, and alterations within a state institution. The role includes operating various laundry equipment, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring the proper handling of clothing and linens. Candidates will have the opportunity to build their skills in a supportive environment while contributing to the efficient operation of the facility. If you're detail-oriented and eager to learn, this position is a great starting point for your career in the textile and laundry industry.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Longevity Bonus

Retirement Plan

Holiday Leave

Qualifications

• No formal education required, but knowledge of sewing techniques is essential.
• Ability to operate laundry and sewing equipment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform laundry tasks including sorting, washing, and maintaining linens.
• Sew, mend, and alter clothing and other items as needed.

Skills

Sewing Techniques

Laundry Equipment Operation

Attention to Detail

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Washing Machines

Dryers

Sewing Machines

Pressers

Irons

Job description

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if 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: Norman, OK

Linen/Clothing Specialist I salary $26,380.00 ($12.68 hourly)

Biweekly Benefit Allowance for 2025

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Flexible Spending and Daycare Account

Employee only: $376.79

Employee & Spouse: $687.62

Employee, Spouse & Child: $820.98

Employee & Child: $510.15

Employee & Children: $603.09

Retirement

Pathfinder is a 401K with 3 plan choices

Standard: 4.5% we put in 6%

High: 7% we put in 7%

Customized: You have the opportunity to put in any amount over 4.5% or 7%. We put in 6% for anything less than 7% and 7% for anything above 7%.

You vest 20% each year.

1 year - 20% vested

2 years - 40% vested

3 years - 60% vested

4 years - 80% vested

5 years - 100% vested.

Longevity Bonus

Longevity begins after 2 years. You receive your first longevity payment in the pay period of your 2nd anniversary date.

Longevity will increase every 2 years:

• $250.00 for at least 2 years
• $426.00 for at least 4 years but less than 6 years
• $626.00 for at least 6 years but less than 8 years
• $850.00 for at least 8 years but less than 10 years
• $1,062.00 for at least 10 years but less than 12 years
• $1,250.00 for at least 12 years but less than 14 years
• $1,500.00 for at least 14 years but less than 16 years
• $1,688.00 for at least 16 years but less than 18 years
• $1,900.00 for at least 18 years but less than 20 years
• $2,000.00 for at least 20 years
• (For each additional 2 years of service after the 20 years, an additional $200 shall be added to the account stated for 20 years of service.)

Paid Time Off

Annual Leave

• 1-5 years - 15 days a year possible - 4.62 hours biweekly
• 5-10 years - 18 days a year possible - 5.54 hours biweekly
• 10-20 years - 20 days per year possible - 6.15 hours biweekly
• 20 years plus - 25 days per year possible - 7.69 hours biweekly

Sick leave: 15 days a year possible - 4.62 hours biweekly

Maximum Accruals and Payouts

• 0 to 5 years: Maximum accruals 360 hours, Maximum payout 240 hours
• 5 to 10 years: Maximum accruals 784 hours, Maximum payout 640 hours
• 10 to 20 years: Maximum accruals 800 hours, Maximum payout 640 hours
• Over 20 years: Maximum accruals 840 hours, Maximum payout 640 hours

Holiday Leave

11 holidays accrued yearly to use within 6 months after accrual date.

Admin Weather Leave

All ODVA employees are considered essential personnel. ODVA employees are required to work during inclement weather. You will accrue up to 8 hours per day or 32 hours total of admin leave if you are working during inclement weather to use within the 6 months from the date of accrual.

Military Leave

Military leave with pay is limited to thirty (30) days, specifically two hundred forty (240) hours of pay within a federal fiscal year, beginning October 1 and ending September 30. The employee must furnish the Appointing Authority the appropriate "military orders" which instructs the employee to report for active duty.

Job Description

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.

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.

Level Descriptor

This is the basic level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibility for performing routine entry level work in a training status to build their skills in washing clothing and linen, operating laundry and sewing equipment, and sewing, altering, mending, repairing and maintaining clothing, linen, draperies and miscellaneous items. In this role they will load and operate washers, dryers and other laundry equipment, sort clothing to be cleaned, fold items after washing or repairing, and prepare items for delivery. They will also sew by hand or machine, following patterns, cutting garments, and altering and repairing clothing and other items.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience: None required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of sewing techniques. 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.

Special Requirements

Some facilities determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Additional Job Description

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.