GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Laundry Worker is responsible for carrying out the normal activities of the laundry, including washing, ironing, folding, sorting, etc. of clothing and linens.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES:
Essential Job Duties:
Collects, cleans and redistributes the Community laundry.
- Ensures that all Health Center laundry is properly sorted, washed and dried according to State and Federal regulations.
- Ensures that the laundry is maintained in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition.
Other Duties:
Maintains all equipment and supplies in proper condition.
- Accomplishes all work in the order of priority set by the supervisor.
- Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
- Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively.
- Commercial laundry experience is desirable, but not required.
- Ability to process 50‑100 pounds of laundry at a time.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Moderate to heavy physical effort 80% of the work day including repetitive folding movements, and strenuous pulling movements. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. independently. Must be able to push and/or pull wheeled carts and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. over tiled and carpeted surfaces over long distances. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and stoop 90% of the work day. May be exposed to communicable diseases from contaminated linens including influenza, HIV and Hepatitis. May be exposed to unpleasant odors, high heat levels, and laundry and cleaning chemicals. Moderate to heavy physical effort 80% of the time.