Laundry Specialist

TITLE: Laundry Specialist STATUS: Non-Exempt (At-Will) REPORTS TO: Custodial Supervisor TERMS: 233 Days DEPARTMENT: Custodial PAY GRADE: AX2 The Laundering Specialist is responsible for the cleaning, sanitizing, and proper maintenance of school linens, uniforms,

mop

heads,

towels,

and

other

washable

materials

used

throughout

the

district's

facilities.

This

position

ensures

laundry

items

are

processed

efficiently

and

hygienically

in

accordance

with

health

and

safety

regulations

and

district

standards. QUALIFICATIONS Education/Certification: High school diploma or (GED) preferred Valid Texas Driver's License Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of proper laundering procedures and fabric care. Ability to operate and maintain commercial laundry equipment. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Physical stamina to lift heavy loads and stand for extended periods. Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and a safe, clean environment. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is performed in a laundry room environment and may involve exposure to heat, noise, and cleaning chemicals. Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive motions. EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years of experience in industrial or commercial laundry operations. Prior experience in a school, hospital, custodial, or maintenance setting. Familiarity with biohazard handling and sanitation protocols. Page | 1

EVALUATION Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provision of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1.

Operate

commercial

washers,

dryers,

and

related

equipment

safely

and

efficiently.

2.

Sort,

wash,

dry,

fold,

and

organize

laundry

items

including

uniforms,

cleaning

cloths,

mop

heads,

towels,

and

other

custodial

textiles.

3.

Inspect

laundered

items

for

cleanliness,

stains,

or

damage

and

take

corrective

action

when

needed.

4.

Maintain

inventory

of

laundry

supplies

and

notify

a

supervisor

when

replenishment

is

needed.

5.

Follow

infection

control

procedures

and

OSHA

safety

guidelines,

particularly

with

soiled

or

contaminated

items.

6.

Maintain

a

clean

and

organized

laundry

area.

7.

Perform

minor

maintenance

and

cleaning

of

laundry

equipment;

report

any

equipment

malfunctions.

8.

Label

and

distribute

clean

laundry

to

appropriate

custodial

personnel

or

school

sites.

9.

Maintain

accurate

records

of

laundry

cycles

and

services

performed.

10.

Delivery

of

laundered

items

to

the

different

campuses.

11.

Assist

custodial

staff

with

additional

cleaning

or

custodial

duties

as

needed.

12.

Adhere

to

professional

and

ethical

standards,

in

accordance

with

generally

accepted

community

standards

and

the

Texas

Education

Agency

Code

of

Ethics.

13.

Develop

needed

professional

skills

appropriate

to

job

performance.

14.

Maintain

confidentiality.

15.

Reliable

attendance

and

punctuality.

16.

Follow

district

safety

protocols

and

emergency

procedures.

17.

Participate

in

staff

development

activities

to

improve

job-related

skills.

18.

Attend

and

participate

in

staff

meetings

and

serve

on

staff

committees

as

required.

19.

Comply

with

policies

established

by

federal

and

state

law,

State

Board

of

Education

rule,

and

local

board

policy.

20.

Perform

other

duties

as

assigned

by

supervisor

and

the

Superintendent

of

Schools. WORK ENVIRONMENT Tools/Equipment Used: Primarily based in a designated laundry facility within the district (e.g., central operations

center

or

larger

school

site). Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, and overhead

reaching. Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis. Environment: Exposure to heat, noise, humidity, and industrial chemicals; regularly work irregular hours; occasional

prolonged

hours. Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress. The above statements are intended to describe major job functions of this position and are not intended to represent

an

exhaustive

list

of

all

responsibilities,

duties,

and

skills

required.

The

Superintendent

or

designee

may

assign

additional

duties

when

deemed

appropriate.

Page | 2 Special Funding: If my position is funded by grants, federal funding, or other special funding, I understand that

my

employment

is

expressly

conditioned

on

the

availability

of

full

funding

for

the

position.

If

full

funding

becomes

unavailable

my

employment

is

subject

to

termination

or

non-renewal,

as

applicable. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements

listed

to

the

job

description

are

representative

of

the

knowledge,

skills,

ability,

and

physical

demands

required.

Reasonable

accommodations

may

be

made

to

enable

individuals

with

disabilities

to

perform

the

essential

job

functions. ____ _____

Employee

Signature

Date

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