Laundry Tech III

Location: Abilene, TX

About the role

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you! The Laundry Technician III position is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient operation of commercial laundry equipment and performing complex (senior-level) laundry work in a commercial laundry. This role assists the Laundry Manager with overseeing and cross-training Laundry Worker I’s and II’s to ensure all personnel are safe, productive, and effective in operating laundry equipment.

Work involves both light and heavy physical labor. This position normally works an 8-hour shift, Monday-Friday. Occasional work on weekends, holidays, and hours other than those regularly scheduled may be required. The role works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment.

This position is required to drive a state-owned vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule, extended shifts, and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy.
• Assists the Laundry Manager in overseeing the laundry process in the soil sort and clean processing areas, leading and directing Laundry Worker I’s and II’s to meet established time frames.
• Maintains open and continuous communication, reporting all problems and recommendations without delay to the Laundry Manager, Laundry Maintenance, and Laundry Director.
• Oversees proper startup and shutdown of Continuous Batch Washer (CBW), press, shuttle, 300# dryers, un-loader belt, and 300# lint collector at the beginning and end of each workday.
• Ensures Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety equipment is used, available, and adequately supplied. Maintains clean work areas and floors daily.
• Cleans equipment per preventative maintenance work orders, collects and discards trash, and reports hazards to prevent unsafe conditions.
• Participates in laundry enhancement discussions and training sessions.
• Secures all docks and lifts at the end of the shift and ensures all daily documentation (work orders, machine logs, dirty/clean shipping forms) is completed and submitted.
• Assists the Laundry Manager with training, cross-training, and assigning work to Laundry Worker I’s and II’s. Reports training deficiencies, personnel issues, and scheduling problems to the Laundry Manager.
• Sorts, classifies, weighs, and records all soiled laundry to determine the appropriate laundry formula. Ensures sorting and loading are done one facility at a time and maintains an organized sort area.
• Operates the Continuous Batch Washer (CBW) system, ensuring proper weights, facilities/units, and formulas are programmed for efficient processing. Troubleshoots and corrects faults to maintain an efficiency of 84% or higher.
• Operates the large dryer unload conveyor, unloading processed laundry promptly, labeling carts, and monitoring the Multitrac System for proper drying and location of goods.
• Operates commercial washer/extractors and dryers, loading within 90% to 100% of maximum capacity, recording loads, and ensuring proper drying and cooling times.
• Operates the Feeder, Ironer, Folder, and Stacker, completing daily preventive maintenance, observing safety rules, and inspecting items for damage or stains.

Requirements

• Overseeing and cross-training Laundry Worker I’s and II’s.
• Performing both light and heavy physical labor, including sorting, loading/unloading laundry equipment, and routine cleaning.
• Operating commercial laundry equipment such as CBW, press, shuttle, 300# dryers, lint collector, washer/extractors, and flatwork ironing machines.
• Following all safety and operational procedures for laundry equipment.
• Driving a state-owned vehicle.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• A defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.

Pay

Salary Range: $2,769.08 - $3,946.25 per month.

Schedule

• Full-time, regular position.
• Day shift, Monday-Friday (occasional weekends, holidays, or extended hours may be required).
• Not eligible for telework.
• Up to 5% travel may be required.