City and County of San Francisco

Senior Laundry Worker (#2770)

$27.08-$32.88 Hourly / $4,693.00-$5,698.00 Monthly / $56,316.00-$68,380.00 Yearly


Definition

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 Important and Essential 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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.

Experience and Training

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.

Disaster Service Workers

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.

CLASS: 2770; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;