LAUNDRY MANAGER

Code: 06426 Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, supervises the management of all functions, facilities, services, and personnel associated with the operation of a laundry; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

• Plans and directs the work of the institution laundry operations and is responsible for the assignment, instruction, direction, and supervision of laundry personnel.
• Analyzes laundry operating problems and develops effective work methods.
• Is responsible for the proper performance of all laundry operations.
• Instructs and directs laundry personnel in classifying, washing, drying, pressing, ironing, and checking laundry.
• Supervises the operation of and individually operates washers, extractors, dryers, water softeners, sterilizers, and other equipment.
• Supervises work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees.
• Ensures that proper utilization is made of existing laundry equipment, space, and staff and that all laundry equipment is maintained in good working condition.
• Supervises the preparation of and individually prepares starches, blueing, and bleaches.
• Prepares sterilizing compounds and soap and detergent mixtures.
• Supervises and personally makes alkalinity and acidity tests.
• Supervises the checking in and checking out of laundry.
• Supervises the adjustment and minor maintenance of laundry equipment.
• Maintains and controls health, sanitary, and safety conditions within the laundry.
• Ensures that approved measures are taken for the care, custody, safety, and well-being of residents assigned to laundry work.
• Prepares requisitions for laundry equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Supervises work involved in keeping records of laundry operations, personnel, time spent, and materials used.
• Supervises the checking of requisitions for clothing and/or linens and ensures that sufficient supples are on hand at all times.
• Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative statistical, financial, cost, and other reports of the laundry operation containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Experience

Four (4) years of experience in the various processes used in a commercial or institution laundry, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of laundry methods and practices involved in the processing of different types of materials.
• Knowledge of and skill in the operation and maintenance of washers, dryers, presses, water softeners, sterilizers, and other laundry equipment.
• Knowledge of preparation and use of various types of laundering compounds and solutions.
• Knowledge of varied types of laundry equipment, materials, supplies, and processes and their advantages and disadvantages in particular laundry situations.
• Knowledge of commercial laundry equipment, materials, supplies, methods, formulas, procedures, and problems and their application to specific situations.
• Ability to assign, instruct, and supervise supervisory staff and plan, organize, and supervise training for new employees, inmates, and/or patients assigned to the laundry program.
• Ability to operate and supervise the operation of commercial type laundry equipment including washers, extractors, dryers, tumblers, and presses.
• Ability to select washing soaps, detergents, bleaches, rinses, and water temperatures for specific types of laundry.
• Ability to assign and supervise laundry and linen room employees and assigned patients and/or inmates.
• Ability to instruct employees in the inspection, sorting, marking, checking, folding, and distribution of laundry.
• Ability to instruct patients or inmates in the use of sewing machines for mending.
• Ability to prepare records of laundry operations, personnel, time spent, and materials used.
• Ability to prepare statistical, financial, and other reports of the laundry program containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.