JTDC - Laundry Worker II

JOB TITLE: LAUNDRY WORKER II

DIVISON: ADMISSIONS SECURITY AND CONTROL

LOCATION: JUVENILE TEMPORARY DETENTION CENTER

11OO S HAMILTON

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60612

UNION: TEAMSTERS 700

GRADE: X13

SALARY: $39,919

Company Overview

The Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) provides safe and temporary housing for youth ages 10 – 18 with pending legal action in the Cook County Courts. The JTDC is dedicated to providing its youth with leadership, structured care, and supervision through a balanced approach of creative programming and services that teach responsibility, accountability, and sensitivity. Each member of the JTDC staff is actively encouraged and supported in pursuit of creative participation, personal well-being, and professional development.

As the largest juvenile detention center in the nation, the facility contains five major departments and various offices consisting of 600 employees who serve an average daily population of 280 residents.

Job Summary

The Laundry Worker II is responsible for the general cleaning, drying, and distribution of various linens and clothing for the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) facility.

Typical Duties

• Collects soiled laundry (linens and clothing) from the Admissions, Residential, and Medical units on a daily basis
• Signs log book on each residential unit when collecting and returning laundry
• Sorts unwashed articles by color and fabric and tracks all items collected; reports any shortages or discrepancies in counts to the Director of Environmental Services or designee
• Loads and unloads automatic washing and drying machines
• Washes, folds, and places clean articles on racks by units.
• Returns accurate amount of laundered linen and clothing to each unit
• Maintains accurate record of all in-coming and out-going clothing items
• Files laundry sheets and request records for future reference
• Routinely handles chemicals commonly used in laundry and performs custodial duties in the laundry area
• Clean washers and dryers daily
• Reports any problems with laundry machines to supervisor
• Disinfects articles of clothing as needed in the Admissions/Intake Units.
• Disinfects crocs using approved disinfectant spray; sorts by size; stores in bins for reuse by residential unit staff
• Removes worn clothing or linen from circulation and stores in bin for use by the Training Unit
• Follows inventory tracking procedures
• Follows JTDC Policies and Procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1 year previous experience in a laundry or custodial capacity and knowledge of cleaning methods; institutional, correctional, or governmental experience strongly preferred
• United States citizenship
• 21 years of age at the time of application submission
  
  

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

• Highly accountable, reliable, prompt, with a strong work ethic and the ability to function independently in the laundry area
• Flexible and effective under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to: lift, push, pull, and otherwise move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; stand and/or walk for long periods of time; and exercise safety and care to avoid injuries or breakage
• Ability to work with cleaning compounds, solvents, and chemicals
• Ability to effectively understand, communicate, and follow instructions in English (verbally and written)
• Demonstrates basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred
• Bilingual communication skills preferred
  
  

Physical Requirements

[This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements.]

• Ability to move and lift furniture, equipment, refuse, laundry and containers weighing up to 50 lbs
• Ability to exercise safety and care in the provision of custodial and laundry services
• Ability to operate power-driven cleaning machines
• Knowledge of cleaning chemical s and compounds
• Extensive reaching, bending, lifting and moving of heavy objects or materials; climbing
• Extended periods of walking throughout the facility
• Extended periods of standing
• Ability to effectively communicate (hear and respond) 10 codes through the intercom/radio transmission monitoring system.
• Hearing ability to use and understand the monitoring system
• Must be able to work overtime based on departmental needs
  
  

Working Conditions

• Interaction with the public, employees and residents
• Exposure to resident behavior problems that may include physical acting out and require safe physical management skills
• Exposure to various chemicals and cleaning solvents
• Exposure to facility physical deficiencies and pests
• Exposure to various electrically powered driven machines and hand-held tools
• Exposure to youth with various states of cleanliness and hygiene
• Exposure to various health related conditions or residents of a communicable nature which requires. Precaution and adhering to medical instruction.
• Exposure to communicable diseases of youth
  
  

Hiring Requirements

• Illinois residency obtained within 90 days of date of hire
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check including but not limited to LEADS, CANTS, and professional references
• A result of negative from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Child Abuse Registry
• Open daily availability for days, evenings, weekends, and holidays (shifts subject to change)
• Must pass Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) screening requirements.
  
  

Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Competitive Salaries
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
  
  

THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

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