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Under direct supervision, is responsible for laundry exchange and dispensing uniforms, bedding and other linen in a detention facility; assists in maintaining adequate supply of uniforms and linen; supervises inmate workers; report writing of incidents, particularly destruction of County property, and performs related duties as required.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conducts daily clothing and bedding exchange for detainees in their living quarters
- Receives soiled uniforms, bedding and other linen issued to detainees
- Maintain laundry exchange record sheet
- Monitor inmate work teams stocking the laundry carts
- Monitor inmate work teams laundering soiled uniforms and linens
- Maintains cleanliness of laundry area
- Performs other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications
- High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate
- Knowledge of basic laundering techniques
- Ability to understand and follow instructions; ability to maintain records and documents; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees and detainees
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office
- Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
- Required to work weekends, holidays and perform shift work
- May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
- Working conditions are inside an industrial laundry within a jail environment; exposure to damp/wet conditions with limited exposure to hazardous laundry chemicals, noxious odors and fumes
- Physical requirements include carrying/lifting of 10-15 lbs., and 25-60 lbs. occasionally; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate industrial laundering equipment. Subject to handling, walking, sitting, standing, bending, reaching and twisting to perform the essential functions
Supplemental Information
Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
