Laundry Coordinator (Corrections)

Position Summary

Works under general supervision to coordinate all laundry operational activities within the Division of Corrections.

Pay Grade: 44

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in receiving; stocking supplies; inventory control and working in a laundry operations environment; of which three (2) years are in a supervisory capacity; AND
• High school diploma or possess a GED.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION; TRAINING; AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops laundry schedule for daily operations from different housing units on the Correctional compound and ensures adherence to the laundry schedule.
• Responds with written and oral communications to ranking officers and counselors regarding laundry schedule and inventory inquiries.
• Ensures proper receipt; sort and laundry of items from housing units.
• Oversees regular laundry schedule and conducts follow-up on special order requests for timely submission and pick-up.
• Trains and supervises inmate work-lines for laundry operations; escorts inmate work-lines to and from for morning and evening shifts to the work site.
• Prioritizes services when needed because of equipment failure and/or unusual events.
• Maintains inventory of chemicals necessary to operate laundry equipment for proper operations.
• Orders supplies such as janitorial and replacement inmate bedding to ensure continued laundry operations.
• Monitors laundry chemical dispensing unit and other equipment to ensure proper laundry operations.
• Notifies Shelby County Division of Corrections Maintenance or contract vendors per supervisor for maintenance and repairs when needed.
• Maintains a daily log of events; prepares reports such as incidents and disciplinary as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.

KSAs

• Knowledge of inventory control.
• Must be able to lead and direct inmate work-lines.
• Must be able to demonstrate good judgment and make responsible decisions.
• Knowledge of departmental operation and County procedures.
• Must be able to compile and maintain accurate records in a timely manner.

Special Requirements

• Must be able to work in a prison environment.
• Must pass a physical examination.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment.  The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees.  This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department.  The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff's Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.