Laundry Manager III - Unit Laundry - Robertson Unit

JOB SUMMARY
Performs advanced laundry services supervisory work. Work involves planning and directing laundry
operations; coordinating laundry schedules; ensuring the proper use and maintenance of equipment
and supplies; maintaining records of operations; preparing reports; maintaining order and discipline
among inmates; and supervising the work others. Works under minimal supervision with extensive
latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Plans and directs laundry and necessity operations; ensures compliance with sanitation safety
and health regulations; oversees the receipt distribution laundering repair storage collection
and inventory of staff and inmate clothing linens and necessities; instructs employees and
inmates on safety rules and regulations proper use of soaps and chemicals sanitary
procedures laundering processes and operation of laundry equipment; advises unit and
department staff on necessity requirements; oversees the preparation of and approves
requisitions of necessity items; oversees departmental expenses ensuring the department
operates efficiently and within budget; prepares budget reports; reconciles the budget monthly;
and oversees the coordination with security staff for the timely distribution of necessity items to
inmates on a oneforone basis.
B. Functions as shift supervisor; supervises instructs trains and ensures the safety of assigned
employees and inmates; schedules employees and inmates work and offduty time; assists in
formulating security and work procedures; supervises and directs searches for contraband and
provides security; supervises inmates in work areas accessed by stairs; and maintains security
of assigned areas.
C. Supervises and provides custody and security of inmates including observing actions of inmates
squatting and bending to conduct pat and strip searches of inmates and restraining and
securing sometimes assaultive inmates.
D. Supervises and provides security of inmates performing laundry service technical skills which
involve climbing stairs and ladders and climbing around the inside or outside of buildings; works
outdoors and indoors without air conditioning; works around motorized or moving equipment
and machinery; and is subject to all types of weather.
E. Responds to emergencies including climbing stairs and ladders while searching for escaped
inmates hearing calls for and calling for help giving first aid at the emergency site and carrying
an injured or unconscious inmate or employee various distances to safety up or down stairs and
ladders; and uses force and deadly force including the use of chemical agents or firearms to
control inmates.
F. Reads reviews and properly applies information found in inmate records which is related to the
inmates health and safety and to the security of the facility; provides appropriate information to
other personnel; complies with policies procedures rules and regulations; enforces inmate
disciplinary rules; and prepares and maintains records forms and reports.
G. Supervises the work of employees and inmates; reviews employee and inmate work schedules
for adequate coverage; and establishes and administers orientation and departmental inservice
training programs for laundry staff and inmates.
* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed to be determined and assigned as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education Experience and Training
1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
2. Three years fulltime wageearning correctional commercial or institutional laundry
experience. Thirty semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization
recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States
Department of Education (USDE) or equivalent technical or trade school courses in the field of
culinary hotel or restaurant management may be substituted for one year of experience for a
maximum of substitution of two years.
3. Two years fulltime wageearning correctional custody or law enforcement experience.
4. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.
B. Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
2. Knowledge of laundering techniques and procedures.
3. Knowledge of soap bleach washing solutions and starch preparation and application
methods.
4. Knowledge of fabric and colored material reactions to laundry chemicals.
5. Knowledge of budget accounting and inventory control procedures.
6. Knowledge of proper sanitation and safety standards.
7. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure policies procedures
rules and regulations preferred.
8. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
9. Skill to coordinate with other staff departments officials agencies organizations and the
public.
10. Skill to interpret and apply rules regulations policies and procedures.
11. Skill in administrative problemsolving techniques.
12. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records files and reports.
13. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a standalone or local area network
environment.
14. Skill in correctional methods techniques practices and procedures.
15. Skill in the operation of laundry equipment.
16. Skill to supervise the work of employees and inmates.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
A. Ability to walk stand sit kneel push stoop crawl twist reach above the shoulder grasp pull
bend repeatedly climb stairs steps and ladders identify colors hear with aid see write count
read speak analyze alphabetize lift and carry 45 lbs. and over perceive depth operate a
motor vehicle operate motor equipment perform tactile discernment and restrain assaultive
persons.
B. Conditions include working inside and outside working around machines with moving parts and
moving objects radiant and electrical energy working closely with others working alone
working protracted or irregular hours excessive heat cold humidity excessive or intermittent
noise dust fumes smoke gases grease oils solvents cleaning agents silica asbestos
slippery or uneven walking surfaces working at heights working on ladders or scaffolding
working with hands in water using chemical agents and traveling by car van bus and airplane.
C. Equipment (machines tools devices) used in performing only the essential functions may
include computer and related equipment calculator copier fax machine sewing machine air
compressor commercial washers and dryers pressers steam tunnels hand tools pallet jack
dolly flatwork irons radio firearms handcuffs waist and leg restraints turn cranks on manual
doors tear gas canisters and weapons video cameras various locking systems telephone
tractor and automobile.

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms email mail or fax will not
be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all
employment do not limit employment to the past 1015 years. Your application must
contain complete job histories which include job titles name of employer dates of
employment supervisors name and phone number and a description of duties
performed and whether it was fulltime or parttime and hours per week. If any of this
information is not provided your application may be rejected as incomplete
If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our
interview process please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule
your interview. Whenever possible please give the hiring representative sufficient time
to consider and respond to your request.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
*Outside applicants will be required to submit to preemployment drug testing as a
condition of employment.*
Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Zilleah Ross
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza STE 600
Huntsville TX 77340
PH (936)
EMAIL

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the
basis of race color national origin sex religion age or disability in employment or the
provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different
position titles but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of
applications unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this
position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if
minimum qualifications are met.
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