Laundry Equipment Operator

Laundry Equipment Operator - University of Iowa

The University of Iowa is seeking a Laundry Equipment Operator to operate industrial sized laundry equipment and linen transportation system, in addition to performing manual tasks related to the sorting, washing and drying of materials. The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package which may be viewed at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Responsible for operating computer programs used to run laundry equipment.
• Reboot the system when errors occur or operate the system manually until it is enabled by maintenance.
• Monitor industrial sized laundry equipment cycles for proper formulas and cycle time.
• Employ emergency shut off procedures for laundry equipment to prevent damage.
• Schedule batch loading and unloading cycles by tracking product types and coordinating washer/dryer loading and unloading schedules for proper operation and maximization of production.
• Operate the rail linen transportation system to arrange for efficient and proper loading of linen into machines and bag system.
• Manually load soiled linen into washers, unload clean, wet linen; unload clean, dry linen.
• Sort soiled linen by product and customer. Unload soiled linen from laundry trucks by bag, accurately weigh and record weight, and load into carts for sorting.
• Clean equipment, sweep/dust/wash and clean up work area.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Move objects more than 20 pounds.

Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

UI Laundry Services

Oakdale Campus, Coralville

• Ability to read, write, understand and follow instructions.
• Any combination of experience, undergraduate education, or post‑high‑school training using computers or computer‑operated equipment that is equivalent to six months of full‑time employment.

• Prefer previously commercialized laundry experience.
• Prefer previous experience operating large laundry equipment.
• Prefer basic computer knowledge.
• Prefer ability to demonstrate civil and respectful behaviors while working with a variety of individuals and groups.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self‑disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 3 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Brooke McMurl at (319) 467‑0719 or brooke-mcmurl.

This position is performed fully on campus.

Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university‑paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well‑being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world‑class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top‑ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.

Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Laundry Equipment Operator
• Appointment Type:
  Merit
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Work Modality Options:
  On Campus

• Pay Level: 4

• Organization:
  Finance & Operations (General)
• Contact Name:
  Brooke Mc Murl
• Contact Email: brooke-mcmurl

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Higher Education