Laundry Staff Lead

Anovaeon, LLC serves as a dedicated strategic partner to government and other customers. We provide a range of professional services, including specialized facilities, customized logistics support, and direct care services.

We hire individuals who share our commitment to excellence and exceeding customer expectations. Anovaeon offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and training and development opportunities.

The Laundry Staff Lead is responsible for overseeing laundry and linen operations within a federally contracted ICE residential facility. This position supervises laundry staff, coordinates the laundering and distribution of clothing, linens, bedding, and towels, maintains inventory levels, and ensures compliance with infection control, safety, and sanitation standards. The Laundry Staff Lead serves as a working lead, performing hands‑on laundry duties while supporting efficient daily operations and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized environment.

Laundry Operations

• Oversee and perform the collection, sorting, washing, drying, folding, and distribution of clothing, linens, bedding, towels, and other assigned materials.
• Ensure timely processing and return of resident clothing and facility‑issued items.
• Inspect laundered items for cleanliness, damage, and wear; remove, replace, or report items as needed.
• Operate commercial laundry equipment safely and efficiently and report maintenance concerns promptly.
• Follow established laundering procedures, including proper water temperatures, detergent usage, sanitation practices, and handling of contaminated materials.
• Ensure proper storage and organization of clean linens and clothing to prevent contamination or damage.
• Provide day‑to‑day oversight and support for laundry staff.
• Assign work, monitor performance, and ensure completion of daily laundry operations.
• Train staff on laundering procedures, equipment operation, infection control practices, personal protective equipment (PPE), and safety protocols.
• Coordinate laundry collection, distribution, and inventory activities with facility staff.
• Communicate operational updates, supply needs, and outstanding issues to supervisors and team members.

Inventory & Distribution

• Maintain inventories of linens, bedding, towels, clothing, laundry supplies, and related materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and submit requests for replenishment as needed.
• Ensure distributed items are clean, serviceable, and meet organizational standards.
• Track and maintain records related to laundry operations, inventory usage, and supply levels.

Sanitation & Safety

• Maintain laundry areas in clean, organized, and sanitary conditions.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, environmental sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
• Properly use and enforce the use of PPE and safe handling procedures for chemicals and potentially contaminated materials.
• Handle soiled or biohazardous materials in accordance with blood borne pathogen protocols and established infection control procedures.
• Identify and report safety hazards, equipment issues, maintenance concerns, or unusual items discovered during laundry processing.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete and review required logs, inventory records, inspection reports, and operational documentation.
• Support compliance with applicable health, safety, sanitation, and security requirements.
• Follow organizational policies related to confidentiality, employee conduct, and facility security.
• Participate in required training and maintain compliance with all workplace requirements.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in laundry services, housekeeping, environmental services, or a related support role.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience.
• Ability to supervise staff, coordinate workflows, and maintain accountability for daily operations.
• Ability to safely operate commercial laundry equipment.
• Knowledge of laundering techniques, sanitation practices, and safe handling of cleaning products and contaminated materials.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time…