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Job/Position DescriptionWould you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on peopleand#146;s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.The Laundry/Sewing Room Worker III (Laundry Worker III) performs complex (senior-level) work and is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient operations of commercial laundry equipment in a commercial laundry. The Laundry Worker III assists the Laundry Manager with overseeing and cross training other Laundry Workers, ensuring other Laundry Workers follow all laundry equipment procedures that are in place for safe laundry equipment operation. The Laundry Worker III reports all employee and equipment issues or problems to the Laundry Manager and Regional Laundry Director. The Laundry Worker III assists the Laundry Manager with planning, scheduling, facilitating, and recording the efficient and safe processing of linens. Work involves both light and heavy physical labor. Activities include sorting, classifying, weighing, and recording of weights, loading/unloading of Continuous Batch Washer (CBW), press, shuttle, and large 300# dryers, 300# lint collector, small commercial washer/extractors and dryers, flatwork ironing, unloading conveyor, folding, preparing clothes and linens for delivery, delivery, and routine cleaning of work area/areas. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment.Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agencyand#146;s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.Assists the Laundry Manager in overseeing the laundry process in the soil sort and clean processing areas.Assists the Laundry Manager with leading, guiding, and directing other Laundry Worker to work as a team to meet the established time frames, following all procedures for the Laundry Department. Maintains open and continuous communication, reporting all problems and recommendations without delay. Maintains an open and continuous communication with the Laundry Manager, Laundry Maintenance, and Laundry Director to ensure that everything is handled in a timely manner. Reports, oversees, and ensures proper startup of CBW, press, shuttle, four (4) 300# dryers, un-loader belt, and 300# lint collector at the beginning of the workday. Oversees and ensures proper shut down at end of workday. Ensures Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety equipment is used, available, and adequate supplies are maintained. Ensures work areas and floors are cleaned daily at the end of shift. Cleans equ https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=609573 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.