LAUNDRY MANAGER

 DEFINITION:

 Under  direction,  supervises the management  of  all  functions,
 facilities, services, and personnel associated with the operation
 of a laundry; does other related duties as required.

 NOTE: The  examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes  only.  A particular position using this title  may  not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Plans  and directs the work of the institution laundry operations
 and  is  responsible for the assignment, instruction,  direction,
 and supervision of laundry personnel.

 Analyzes  laundry operating problems and develops effective  work
 methods.

 Is   responsible  for  the  proper  performance  of  all  laundry
 operations.

 Instructs and directs laundry personnel in classifying,  washing,
 drying, pressing, ironing, and checking laundry.

 Supervises  the  operation of and individually operates  washers,
 extractors,  dryers,  water  softeners,  sterilizers,  and  other
 equipment.

 Supervises  work  operations and/or functional programs  and  has
 responsibility  for effectively recommending the hiring,  firing,
 promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees.

 Ensures  that  proper  utilization is made  of  existing  laundry
 equipment,  space,  and staff and that all laundry  equipment  is
 maintained in good working condition.

 Supervises the preparation of and individually prepares starches,
 blueing, and bleaches.

 Prepares sterilizing compounds and soap and detergent mixtures.

 Supervises and personally makes alkalinity and acidity tests.

 Supervises the checking in and checking out of laundry.

 Supervises  the  adjustment  and  minor  maintenance  of  laundry
 equipment.

 Maintains  and  controls health, sanitary, and safety  conditions
 within the laundry.

 Ensures  that approved measures are taken for the care,  custody,
 safety, and well-being of residents assigned to laundry work.

 Prepares  requisitions  for  laundry  equipment,  materials,  and
 supplies.

 Supervises   work   involved  in  keeping  records   of   laundry
 operations, personnel, time spent, and materials used.

 Supervises  the  checking  of requisitions  for  clothing  and/or
 linens  and  ensures that sufficient supples are on hand  at  all
 times.

 Prepares  clear,  sound,  accurate, and informative  statistical,
 financial,  cost,  and  other reports of  the  laundry  operation
 containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

 Will  be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or  manual  recording and information  systems  used  by  
 the agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 EXPERIENCE:

 Four (4) years of experience in the various processes used
 in a commercial or institution laundry, one (1) year  of  which
 shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge  of  laundry  methods and  practices  involved  in  the
 processing of different types of materials.

 Knowledge  of  and  skill  in the operation  and  maintenance  of
 washers, dryers, presses, water softeners, sterilizers, and other
 laundry equipment.

 Knowledge  of preparation and use of various types of  laundering
 compounds and solutions.

 Knowledge  of  varied  types  of  laundry  equipment,  materials,
 supplies, and processes and their advantages and disadvantages in
 particular laundry situations.

 Knowledge  of commercial laundry equipment, materials,  supplies,
 methods, formulas, procedures, and problems and their application
 to specific situations.

 Ability to assign, instruct, and supervise supervisory staff  and
 plan,   organize,  and  supervise  training  for  new  employees,
 inmates, and/or patients assigned to the laundry program.

 Ability to operate and supervise the operation of commercial type
 laundry   equipment   including  washers,   extractors,   dryers,
 tumblers, and presses.

 Ability  to  select washing soaps, detergents, bleaches,  rinses,
 and water temperatures for specific types of laundry.

 Ability  to assign and supervise laundry and linen room employees
 and assigned patients and/or inmates.

 Ability   to  instruct  employees  in  the  inspection,  sorting,
 marking, checking, folding, and distribution of laundry.

 Ability  to  instruct patients or inmates in the  use  of  sewing
 machines for mending.

 Ability to prepare records of laundry operations, personnel, time
 spent, and materials used.

 Ability  to prepare statistical, financial, and other reports  of
 the   laundry  program  containing  findings,  conclusions,   and
 recommendations.

 Ability  to  utilize  various types of electronic  and/or  manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, office,  or
 related units.

 Ability  to  read, write, speak, understand, and  communicate  in
 English   sufficiently  to  perform  duties  of  this   position.
 American  Sign  Language or Braille may  also  be  considered  as
 acceptable forms of  communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as  they  can  perform  essential  functions  of  the  job  after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.   If
 the  accommodation  cannot be made because  it  would  cause  the
 employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
06426
L
C
  
N/A
11
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 9/09/1997