Laundry Technician - Corrections & Care Facilities

Laundry Technician - Corrections & Care Facilities

Salary

$19.21 - $21.81 Hourly

Location

130 Kansas City Street, Rapid City, SD

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

01849

Department

Buildings & Grounds

Opening Date

09/18/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits

Position Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE:The Laundry Technician is responsible for coordinating and performing daily laundry operations supporting Pennington County correctional and care facilities. This position ensures the timely collection, sorting, washing, drying, folding, inventory, and distribution of laundry, linens, inmate/client clothing, bedding, and related supplies.

The Laundry Technician directs and trains inmate/client/detainee workers assigned to laundry operations and is responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels of clothing, bedding, linens, laundry products, and other assigned items. The position also provides limited operational support to the facility kitchen through supply stocking and inventory.

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Position Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate and perform daily laundry operations for the Jail, Care Campus, JSC, and other assigned facilities.
• Collect, transport, sort, wash, dry, fold, organize, and distribute clothing, bedding, towels, linens, and other laundry items.
• Train, direct, and supervise inmate/client/detainee workers assigned to laundry duties, including proper work procedures, sanitation practices, safety requirements, and use of equipment.
• Monitor assigned workers to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to established facility standards.
• Maintain appropriate separation and handling of clean, soiled, contaminated, and specialty laundry.
• Maintain organized storage areas and accurate inventories of inmate/client clothing, uniforms, bedding, blankets, linens, towels, hygiene items, laundry chemicals, and related supplies.
• Receive deliveries, verify quantities, stock supplies, rotate inventory, and maintain organized storage areas.
• Monitor laundry supply and usage and communicate anticipated needs or unusual consumption to the supervisor.
• Ensure the proper destruction and disposal of worn, damaged, or otherwise unserviceable clothing, bedding, linens, and related items in accordance with established County and facility procedures.
• Maintain records related to inventory, supply orders, laundry operations, and distribution as required.
• Perform routine visual inspections of laundry equipment and promptly report equipment problems or maintenance needs to Buildings & Grounds maintenance staff.
• Follow applicable infection-control, sanitation, chemical-handling, PPE, and facility security procedures.
• Safely operate a County-owned vehicle and carts necessary to transport laundry and supplies between assigned facilities.
• Maintain appropriate security and accountability when working within correctional and secured facilities.
• Maintain compliance with all County policies and procedures.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required:

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in commercial laundry, institutional laundry, corrections, custodial services, food service, inventory management, warehousing, or a related field preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain inventory and ordering records.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid South Dakota Driver's license within 90 days of moving to South Dakota.

Additional Information

Working Environment:

• Work is primarily performed within correctional, care, laundry, kitchen, storage, and institutional environments.
• Position includes regular interaction with inmates, detainees, clients, and/or trustees.
• May be exposed to machinery with moving parts, heat, humidity, wet conditions, laundry and cleaning chemicals, bodily fluids, contaminated materials, and contagious or infectious diseases.
• Work may require use of protective equipment including gloves, masks, eye protection, and other PPE.
• Position requires regular travel and movement between assigned County facilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to regularly push and pull loaded laundry and supply carts.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively on telephone, in-person and in writing.
• Must be able to sit, walk, stand, climb, balance and use hands and arms to reach and feel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Pennington County Benefit Summary

The following is a summary of benefits available to full-time and part-time benefited employees of Pennington County.

Heath Care Program

Health - Pennington County has a self-funded health care program for employees and their dependents. Health Insurance and Prescription Drug is covered through Wellmark (Blue Cross Blue Shield). Two plans are offered: a traditional PPO plan with co-pay structure and a high deductible plan with higher deductible/out-of-pocket maximums.

Dental - Dental coverage is provided through Delta Dental of South Dakota. 100% of usual and customary charges for preventive and diagnostic procedures are covered, after a $50 deductible per individual / $150 per family. Routine and restorative procedures, endodontics, periodontics, and major services are covered at 50%. There is an annual maximum of $1000 per individual. Orthodontics are not covered under this plan.

Prescription - The Health care program includes retail and mail order (90-day supply) prescription coverage, both requiring an affordable co-pay. Co-pays do not accumulate toward satisfaction of the deductible or co-insurance limit.

Note: Health care program coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following one complete month of employment. The program is available for employees and their dependents.

Life Insurance

Pennington County provides a $20,000 basic life insurance policy for every benefited employee. Optional supplemental life insurance can be purchased for employee, spouse, and dependent children.

Employee Assistance Program

Pennington County employees and family members may receive counseling services for issues relating to financial difficulties, marital and family distress, emotional problems, and alcohol or drug abuse. Generally speaking, as many as three visits annually are provided at no charge. Services are confidential.

Retirement Plan

Pennington County is a member of the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS). The employee contributes 6% (8% for public safety) of gross wages. The contribution is matched by the County. Upon separation from employment with Pennington County, individuals who are fully vested in SDRS (three years of contributory service) have the right to receive a monthly lifetime retirement benefit at retirement age.

Employees may choose to save additional funds toward retirement on a pre-tax basis through the SDRS supplemental retirement program. Other SDRS benefits include long term disability, family, and spouse benefits.

Supplemental Insurance

AFLAC offers various supplemental insurance policies for employees and family members. These policies are portable and guaranteed renewable. Premiums are deducted from payroll.

Paid Time Off

Vacation - Vacation time accrues per pay period at the rate of 3.077 hours for new employees with incremental increases based on years of service. Maximum hours of accumulation apply.

Sick Leave - Sick leave accrues at the rate of 3.077 hours per pay period. Employees may use up to 80 hours of available sick leave annually for other designated reasons. Sick leave separation benefits are available after 10 years of employment.

Holidays - Employees are eligible for up to 11 paid holidays per year.

All Paid Time Off benefits are prorated based on the number of hours worked or benefit time taken in a pay period for all benefited employees.

This summary is for general information only. Employees have access to complete and detailed policies, procedures, or summary plan descriptions for all benefits cited.

Employer Pennington County

Department Buildings & Grounds Address 14 Saint Joseph St

Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701

Phone (605) 394-2172