Laundry Technician

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies for those County departments that have this position, which are the Probation and Sheriff’s Department. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies within these departments, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Sheriff's Department located in Visalia.

Typical Duties

Operate, identify mechanical problems of, and make minor repairs or adjustments on commercial type laundry equipment; process a high volume of clothing and linen through an institutional laundry; size and sort clothes; deliver clothing and other washable items to various institutional locations; maintain inventory and inventory control in the warehouse; make recommendations concerning the ordering of a variety of cleaning agents; oversee laundry procedures to assure proper staffing, sanitary conditions, and safe use and maintenance of equipment; train laundry inmate workers; coordinate with the duty officer the assignment of particular tasks to inmate workers; make recommendations regarding the ordering of new clothes and linens; monitor laundry work areas for safety and security concerns.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade

Experience: Six (6) months of work experience.

Knowledge of : Laundry sanitation and safety practices, laws and regulations; proper use and care of laundry equipment and machines; institutional/commercial laundry services as it relates to clothing and linen; cleaning agents, and their safe and proper use and application; sterilization of clothing relating to micro-organisms, lice and other vermin.

Skill/Ability to : Process a high volume of clothing and linen through an institutional laundry; use and properly maintain commercial washers and dryers; size and sort clothes; write legible memos, instructions and reports; read, understand and follow basic instructions; give clear, concise oral instructions to others; work effectively with a variety of persons from different socioeconomic and educational backgrounds; ability to lift and/or move 60 lbs.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam. A felony conviction is a disqualifying factor.

College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 2

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annualbenefit amountis provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision andlife).This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMOmedical plans which include PPOand HMO dental plans andinclude dentalandvision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, andVision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Closing Date/Time: 11/2/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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