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Jobs in this family oversee, coordinate, and work in the laundry facility at hospitals, correctional facilities, or other state facilities. 

The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

  • Operate and maintain laundry equipment.
  • Instruct staff on the use of laundry equipment.

The work assigned to positions in this series ranges from basic operation of laundry equipment to the management of a laundry service operation in a state facility.

Jobs and Descriptions

Laundry Worker I

Laundry position accountable for performing semi-skilled laundry activities in a state facility. Operates and maintains washers, extractors, dryers, tumblers, mangles, presses, irons, and other laundry equipment; instructs staff or resident workers in their proper operation.

Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency and 1-2 years of work experience.

OCCU: 9314
Pay Grade: MS01

Laundry Worker Team Lead

Supervisory-level work involving the operation of laundry activities in a state facility. Supervises the operation of a laundry. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations; training; work planning, assignments, and review; and performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these positions to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.

Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency or 2+ years of experience.

OCCU: 9315
Pay Grade: MS03

Laundry Worker Supervisor

Laundry manager position accountable for supervisory and administrative work in planning and directing a laundry operation in a state facility. Accountable for planning the operation of a large laundry and assigning work to meet production schedules. Accountable for supervising staff, residents or offender workers performing laundry work. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations; training; work planning, assignments, and review; and performance assessment, coaching, and progress discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these positions to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.

Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency and 3-4 years of experience.

OCCU: 9316
Pay Grade: MS05