What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laundry Supervisor position at PULASKI COUNTY?
Department: Sheriff - Detention
Position Control Number: 0418-220
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime
Safety Sensitive Designation: This position is not designated as safety-sensitive.
Random Drug/Alcohol Test: No
Opening Date: April 08, 2025
Closing Date: April 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job. The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time. Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress. Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant only to the extent medically and reasonably feasible.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the effective laundering of inmate clothing, linen, towels, etc. within the Detention facility.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Operates laundry equipment to wash the clothing, linen, towels, etc. used in the Detention facility.
- Maintains the inventory of laundry supplies.
- Ensures the maintenance of laundry equipment; requisitions repairs as necessary.
- Maintains accurate records of laundry operation as required.
- Monitors condition of inmate clothing and linen; replaces as necessary.
- Assigns the pickup of soiled clothing and linen and delivery of clean items.
- Determines inmates’ work schedule; ensures the effective performance of assigned duties.
- Instructs personnel in the proper laundry procedures and use of equipment.
- Maintains the security of the laundry area; monitors issuance of keys to this area.
- Ensures the safe storage of laundry and cleaning supplies and chemicals.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs other related duties as required.
PERSONNEL SUPERVISED: Provides supervision to a staff of 8 to 10 inmate workers.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a smoking-restricted office environment within a detention facility.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
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- Considerable knowledge of the procedures supplies and techniques of professional laundering of clothing, towels, and linen.
- Considerable knowledge of the operational procedures and maintenance requirements of industrial laundry equipment.
- Good knowledge of storage requirements and procedures for volatile or caustic cleaning materials and chemicals.
- Ability to assign and supervise the work of inmate labor.
- Ability to orally communicate effectively.
- Ability to work shift work.
- Ability to attend work regularly and reliably.
- Ability to effectively detect linen and clothing wear and determine replacement needs.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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- Ability to orally communicate clearly and concisely.
- Visual acuity is necessary to determine clothing and linen wear.
- Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch in the use of laundry machine and carts.
- Ability to push a loaded laundry cart weighing approximately 40 pounds.
- Ability to move throughout the facility to contact and observe inmates in all areas.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Completion of high school or GED equivalency; considerable experience with the laundering of clothing or linen; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
