Laundry Worker Lead

Posting Date05/20/24

Application Deadline06/03/24

Pay RangeMin - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max

$20.00 - $21.56 - $23.13 - $26.25

Job TypeUnclassified

DepartmentSheriff

About the Position

The Laundry Worker Lead operates commercial laundry equipment, delivers/transports items or individuals, and receives, unloads, and tracks supplies necessary for completion of jobs. This position supervises working inmates in the processing of laundry.

About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel. We come together as a team to support and provide public safety. We are OneMCSO – become one with us!

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications.

Experience

Two (2) years laundry/general laborer work experience.

OR

Combined education and experience qualifications

Post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Other Requirements

Must possess or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license.

Training which may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS – IS100 and 700; OSHA training; payroll training; PREA training.

Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass an extensive background review.

Our Preferred Candidate has

High school diploma or GED

Supervisory experience

Experience operating and repairing commercial laundry equipment

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO:

Growth and stability since 1871

Choice of three medical plans – starting as low as $70/month

Holidays – 10/year + 1 personal day

Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System

Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)

10% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcoming MCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively

MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees

Access to free County gyms

Learn more at Benefits Overview

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS

The tasks listed are a representation and not an all-inclusive list of essential job tasks for this position.

Supervises from 30 and 60 working inmates in the processing of over 2 million pounds of laundry on an annual basis.

Directs the washing and finishing of all work coming into the laundry.

Tracks laundry cycles, statistics, and generates reports using computer.

Determines the priority of work to be processed and performs frequent quality control checks.

Assigns and supervises the training of working inmates new to the laundry facility.

Assists in the ongoing training of laundry workers.

Enforces laundry and jail security within the Laundry Services area.

Prepares journal entries, memos, and informational worksheets as required.

Maintains adequate supplies necessary for the laundry operation.

Operates commercial laundry equipment and trains working inmates on equipment use.

Handles chemicals for the washers.

Prepares clothing orders for the facilities.

Loads and unloads trucks.

Be present at the work site to perform tasks as scheduled and/or assigned by supervisor.

Working Conditions

Work occurs indoors in a jail laundry facility. Tasks require manual dexterity to handle laundry and operate laundry equipment. Position involves working in close proximity with others and the ability to interact with and oversee adult inmates in laundry services.

The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages.

Work Environment:

Indoors

Smoke/dust

High noise level

Frequent use of stairs or ladders

Frequent chemicals/fumes, wet/damp area, exposure to contagious diseases

Rarely in confined areas, unprotected heights, bright lighting and/or dim lighting

Rarely outdoors, in temperatures above 90 degrees or below 40 degrees

Physical Environment:

Sitting, standing, walking

Driving a vehicle

Speaking, hearing, seeing, reading

Distinguishing colors

Bending/kneeling, reaching, twisting, climbing

Crawling, crouching, balancing

Wearing protective gear

Precise dexterity

Lifting floor to waist fifty (50) pounds

Lifting waist to shoulder twenty (20) pounds

Lifting shoulder to overhead twenty (20) pounds

Carrying a weight of fifty (50) pounds for a distance of 10 feet

Pushing/pulling a weight of fifty (50) pounds for a distance of 10 feet

Social Environment:

Time pressures, interruptions

Handling frequently changing and/or unscheduled tasks

Accuracy

Decision making

Working in close proximity with others, inmate contact

Conditions frequently include handling multiple or complicated tasks, high volume of work, teamwork, concentration/vigilance, dangerous environment

Conditions rarely include isolation, public contact, emergencies, traumatic subject matter

Overtime/rotating shifts on rare occasions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Skill in:

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Training and supervising others.

Ability to:

Operate commercial laundry equipment.

Comprehend and communicate effectively in English in oral and written formats.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on relevant experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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