Technician-Laundry

Overview

Technician-Laundry  

Job Code: 22150        

FLSA Status

Job Family: ENV SERVICES

Job Description Title: Technician-Laundry

Job Summary

Perform functions such as operating the washer, dryer, ironer, folders. Sorts and loads soiled linen in wahsers. May be asked to load clean linen on linen exchange carts under the direction of the Laundry Supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Sorts soiled linen and places into 400 and 150 lbs. washers.
• Removes linen from washer and places in dryer.
• Removes linen from dryers, then runs through ironer or sends to folding area.
• Operates towel folding machine.
• Folds linen and loads exchange carts.
• Completes assisgned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Description     

Minimum Required: 2 years experience in work force.       

Preferred/Desired

Education

Description     

Minimum Required: Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.          

Preferred/Desired: Knowledge of laundry equipment.

Training

Description     

Minimum Required    

Preferred/Desired

Provided upon hire                     

Special Skills

Description     

Minimum Required    

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Description     

Minimum Required    

Preferred/Desired

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Reporting Relationships: No

Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label                   Short Description      Full Description

Sedentary          Very light energy level               Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart

Light                   Moderate energy level              Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)

Medium             High energy level                       Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

Heavy                  Very high energy level             Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. 

Functional Demands Rating: Medium

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements – Sitting: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements – Standing: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Walking: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Twisting: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Bending: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination : Yes

Near Vision: Accurate

Far Vision: Accurate

Depth Perception        

Hearing

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements – Chemical: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements – Radiation: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Other