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JOB TITLE AND GRADE: Linen Attendant II / SMOH

JOB CODE: 001117

DATE: February 2004

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JOB PURPOSE:

Sorts, washes, dries, folds, and stacks linens to be delivered to appropriate storage areas. Operates or tends washing or dry-cleaning machines to wash or dry-clean commercial, industrial, or household articles.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Loads and removes or directs other workers to remove items from washer or dry cleaning machine and into extractor or tumbler.

Cleans machine filters and lubricates equipment.

Receives and marks articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code number or name, using hand or machine marker.

Sorts and counts articles removed from dryer and folds, wraps, or hangs items for airing out, pickup, or delivery.

Examines and sorts articles to be cleaned into lots, according to color, fabric, dirt content, and cleaning technique required.

Mixes and adds detergents, dyes, bleach, starch, and other solutions and chemicals to clean, color, dry, or stiffen articles.

Keeps storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
Sorts clothing and other articles, loads washing machines, and irons and folds dried items.

Sorts, counts, and marks clean linens, and stores in linen closets.

Moves linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.

Performs other tasks as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to interpret and follow simple oral and written instructions.

Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools used to perform job duties.

Knowledge and ability to operate and maintain the specific tools and machinery used in the area of expertise.

Ability to perform work requiring considerable standing and medium-heavy lifting.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Some high school

Experience: Previous experience preferred but not required.

Required Certifications/Licenses:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting, standing, walking, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs. multiple times per shift, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Spends most time indoors with possible exposure to extreme hot when working with washing equipment. Possible exposure to distraction/uncomfortable noise levels. Risk of bodily injury from mechanical parts, electricity, etc. Possible exposure to fumes, odors, etc. that may affect respiration and skin.

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The intent of this job specification is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this specification.