On-Site Linen & Clothing Specialist — Laundry & Alterations Expert

State of Oklahoma; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma is seeking a Linen and Clothing Specialist for the Lexington Assessment and Reception Center in Lexington, KY. This on-site role performs laundry, sewing, alterations, and mending for institutional clothing and linens.

Responsibilities include operating laundry equipment and sewing machines, mending fabric, preparing items for delivery, and maintaining supplies. Levels I–IV describe progressive responsibilities, including potential supervision.

Qualifications

• Level I: Education and Experience: None required.
• Level II: 6 months of experience in a commercial or institutional laundry, or sewing-related experience.
• Level III: 1 year of experience in a commercial or institutional laundry or sewing.
• Level IV: 3 years of experience in laundry or sewing; possible substitution for inmate interaction for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Operates washers, dryers, mangles, pressers and irons.
• Sews by hand or machine; mends, alters and repairs clothing and linens; constructs draperies.
• Prepares items for delivery by hanging and ticketing.

Skills

Sewing techniques

Operate sewing machine

Follow written and oral instructions

Teamwork

Education

Level I – None required

Level II – 6 months laundry or sewing experience

Level III – 1 year laundry or sewing experience

Level IV – 3 years laundry or sewing experience or substitution for inmate interaction

Tools

Sewing machine

Laundry equipment

Job description

State of Oklahoma is seeking a Linen and Clothing Specialist for the Lexington Assessment and Reception Center in Lexington, KY. This on-site role performs laundry, sewing, alterations, and mending for institutional clothing and linens.

Responsibilities include operating laundry equipment and sewing machines, mending fabric, preparing items for delivery, and maintaining supplies. Levels I–IV describe progressive responsibilities, including potential supervision.