2770-Senior Laundry Worker

Job description

CLASS TITLE: SENIOR LAUNDRY WORKER CODE: 2770

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:

Under supervision, performs a wide variety of clerical and operational tasks in an institutional laundry; may supervise and inspect the work of Laundry Workers; performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for: Carrying out and explaining to other employees established methods and procedures for processing laundry in an institution; achieving minor economies through the efficient use of laundry equipment and the training of subordinate personnel; keeping operating records and submitting reports.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Operates pressers and supervises a group of Laundry Workers assigned to the PressRoom operations.

2. Loads and unloads commercial-type washing machines, extractors and tumblers; prepares and uses the various washing solutions; effects minor repairs to equipment and reports need for any additional service.

3. Checks in and marks soiled laundry; maintains records of laundry marks.

4. Performs and supervises such tasks as sorting, shaking, counting, stacking, wrapping, tying and carting laundry.

5. Records daily output of finished laundry by types; submits reports to Laundry Supervisor.

6. Places clean laundry and linen in stock; issues to various wards and departments upon proper authorization.

7. Trains new employees to perform the various tasks necessary to the Laundry operation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience: Requires completion of eight years of elementary school, supplemented by at least one year of experience as a Laundry Worker: or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Requires a good knowledge of: The operation of a large institutional or commercial laundry; fabrics and the use of laundry solutions; the various types of laundry equipment, its upkeep and maintenance.

Requires ability and skill to: Carry out instructions; issue instructions to subordinates; instruct other employees; keep routine records; perform arithmetical calculations; deal courteously with co-workers and other employees; bend, reach, lift, carry, stoop and push.

PROMOTTVE LTNES:

To : 2780 Laundry Supervisor

From: ~_1760 Laundry Worker

Consolidates: 2752 Senior Laundry Utility Worker

2754 Laundry Machine Operator

2756 Washer

2764 Senior Presser Operator

2778 Laundry Marker and Distributor

Adopted: 12/17/73

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Historic and future compensation