LAUNDRY SUPERVISOR

Code: 44435 State Competitive Range: S13 (FY 2027) Work week 40: FLSA coveredOvertime table (4A:3, Appx. A)

Salary: $46,727.06 - $67,527.96/year FY 2027 schedule (last updated 2026-07-27)

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.

Examples of work

• Plans and directs the work of the 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 the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees.
• Sees 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, 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 proper adjustment and minor maintenance of all laundry equipment.
• Maintains and controls health, sanitary and safety conditions within the laundry.
• Sees that the approved measures are taken to insure the care, custody, safety and well-being of residents assigned to laundry work.
• Prepares requisitions for laundry equipment, materials and supplies.
• Supervises the 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 sees that sufficient supplies 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.
• May 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.
• <b>REQUIREMENTS
• EXPERIENCE </b> Four years of experience in the various processes used in a modern commercial or institution laundry, two years of which shall have involved supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Thorough knowledge of modern laundry methods and practices involved in the proper processing of different types of materials.
• Thorough knowledge of and skill in the proper operation and maintenance of washers, dryers, presses, water softeners, sterilizers and other laundry equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of the preparation and use of various types of laundering compounds and solutions.
• Considerable knowledge of the varied types of laundry equipment, materials, supplies, and processes and their advantages and disadvantages in particular laundry situations.
• Considerable knowledge of modern 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 appropriate training for new employees and/or inmates 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 the appropriate 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 proper 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 learn 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, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the 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 the 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.