This is large scale supervisory work in laundry management and central linen service in a county facility.

An employee in this class is responsible for the efficient and economical operation and maintenance of a high volume laundry engaged in processing linen supplies, uniforms and various items used in a large medical facility. An additional responsibility may include the rendering of technical advice and assistance to a prisoner-operated laundry at a large county penal institution. Work also includes the supervision of a central linen service unit engaged in mending, repairing and storing laundered supply items. The incumbent in this class exercises considerable independent judgment in discharging the duties required while receiving only general direction from an administrative superior who periodically checks operational efficiency through review of production reports and cost records. Supervision is exercised through subordinate laundry foreman over all assigned personnel by determining quality and quantity production controls and through inspection of work in process.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Assigns, supervises and reviews the work of a large number of laundry employees engaged in receiving, washing, ironing, packaging and delivering laundry to various departments; consults with subordinate supervisory personnel regarding work schedules and problems.

Trains new employees in correct and efficient methods of hand and machine laundry operations, and inspects their work closely until duties are thoroughly learned.

Supervises through a subordinate supervisor, sewing and mending services for the hospital.

Assigns and reassigns personnel in order to meet emergency situations caused by vacation schedules, illness and vacancies in the units; maintains records of time worked by employees; maintains records of production, supplies used, and other costs, and prepares and submits reports on costs and efficiency of laundry and related operations.

Observes, analyzes and revises laundry and sewing room schedules and assignments in order to maintain efficient operation in accordance with varying work load requirements.

Maintains a stock of supplies including soaps, bleaches, starches and other standard laundry supplies; makes or arranges for the making of minor repairs and adjustments to the laundry machines and equipment and to sewing machinery and equipment; sees that machinery is adequately oiled and greased; recommends equipment replacement and writes purchase specifications.

Insures proper training of new employees in hand and machine operations; periodically inspects their work for adherence to work methods.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of large scale laundry methods, materials and practices including the operation and maintenance of washing machines, extractors, tumblers, presses, hand irons and flatwork ironers.

Thorough knowledge of health and safety hazards present in laundry and sewing room operation and of effective precautionary measures.

Considerable knowledge of the basic principles, practices and requirements of operating a central sewing, mending and linen supply service for a large institution.

Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of a large group of employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to instruct and train new employees in laundry operations.

Ability to observe and analyze problems in laundry production and to improve efficiency and working conditions.

Ability to operate all laundry equipment, to instruct others in this operation and to maintain it in good working condition.

Ability to keep records and to prepare reports.

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