Laundry Technician
$40,000–$40,000 year
On-siteNewport News, Virginia, United States
Newport News, Virginia, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$40,000–$40,000 year
Full Time
Job Summary
Monitor inmates assisting with laundry shifts while managing daily washing, distribution, and inventory of linens. Maintain inventory of linens, cleaning supplies, and equipment; log all inventory into Sheriff's Office tracking systems. Keep laundry rooms, storage areas, and equipment clean and operational. Perform other duties as assigned. This role supports the Newport News Sheriff's Office, which operates two jail facilities housing over 500 inmates and provides secure supervision of persons in custody.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED certificate
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Requires an acceptable background check and credit check
- Requires a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Must be 21 years of age
- Must be able to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort
- Ability to climb and balance
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
- Ability to lift objects of moderate weight (10-20 pounds)
- Ability to perceive and discriminate colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues
- Ability to communicate orally
- Ability to tolerate exposure to odors, hazardous materials, disease, and pathogenic substances
- Must refrain from all use of controlled substances
- Subject to random controlled substances testing
- Must be able to monitor inmates who assist Laundry Technicians
- Must be able to maintain inventory of linens, cleaning supplies, and equipment
- Must be able to distribute linens
- Must be able to log inventory into Sheriff's Office tracking and computer systems
- Must be able to maintain laundry room, storage areas and equipment for cleanliness and in good working order
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Time Management
- Coordination of Work
- Communication
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a Correctional or Law Enforcement agency
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