TDCJ - Laundry Manager III - Unit Laundry

About the role

The Laundry Manager III oversees advanced laundry services in a correctional facility, directing operations, coordinating schedules, maintaining equipment and supplies, keeping records, preparing reports, ensuring inmate discipline, and supervising staff. The role requires minimal supervision, initiative, and independent judgment. Travel is limited to day trips; no overnight travel. Pre‑service training academy is required. The position is designated hazardous duty, and outside applicants must pass pre‑employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct laundry operations
• Coordinate laundry schedules
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies
• Maintain records of operations
• Prepare reports
• Maintain order and discipline among inmates
• Supervise the work of others

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent GED
• Computer operations experience preferred
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship

Skills

• Detail oriented
• Knowledge of laundering techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management
• Knowledge of soap, bleach, washing solutions, and starch preparation and application methods
• Knowledge of fabric and colored material reactions to laundry chemicals
• Knowledge of budget, accounting, and inventory control procedures
• Knowledge of proper sanitation and safety standards
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations (preferred)