Laundry Equipment Operator

Qualifications

• Grade 9 education (Manitoba Standards)
• Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
• Ability to display independent judgment
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Under the direction of the Manager, Environmental Services or the Supervisor,Environmental Services, the Laundry Equipment Operator I is responsible for performing the following activities according to related policies and procedures and any government regulations and legislation: assists in all aspects of laundry services in accordance with established standards, procedures, and infection control guidelines; prioritizes and completes all duties, inspections, and inventory responsibilities within established time frames and schedules;

performs all duties in a manner that enhances client and workplace safety.

Overview:

• Assists in the training and/or orientation of Environmental Services staff and students.
• Assumes responsibility for following departmental procedures to ensure that the consistency and quality of service is maintained throughout the Environmental Services Department.
• Cleans assigned areas in accordance with current established cleaning schedules and infection control guidelines.
• Prioritizes and completes extra cleaning duties within established time frames and in accordance with current cleaning schedule.
• Conducts daily tours of areas of responsibility prior to end of shift, inspecting each area for cleanliness.
• Ensures all equipment is clean and operating efficiently.
• Performs duties of washing, mopping, waxing, vacuuming, polishing, and dusting using appropriate equipment and products.
• Collects waste and washes waste receptacles.
• Assists in loading and unloading of all equipment, transport carts and trucks associated with Environmental Services.
• Performs duties of collecting, sorting, washing, drying, folding, and transporting linen and clothing.
• Weighs and records all soiled linen prior to sorting.
• Operates all washing and drying equipment.
• Performs titration and pH checks as required.
• Cleans and processes laundry and linen in accordance with established standards, procedures, and infection control guidelines.
• May be required to make minor repairs to laundry and linen as required.
• Distributes laundry and linen as appropriate.
• Restocks supplies in all areas, as assigned and required.
• Assists with inventory procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.