Laundry Worker III / Lead / BPH

Job Responsibilities

With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.

This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203

As the Laundry Worker III, you will be responsible for assisting with the supervision of the Laundry Operation for assigned facility (BPH/ CFSH or CM Tucker) to include processing orders for linen, wearing apparel, under pads and disposable briefs. You will order, receive, issue, inventory, laundry-linen supplies for the residents and units. Will assist with work schedules to assure equal distribution. Will monitor work performances of assigned employees.

Responsibilities for this Laundry Worker III include but are not limited to:

• Monitors and coordinates the laundry operations, in the absence of the laundry manager, and as assigned; ensures quality control of clean linen, clothing and ensures work areas are properly being maintained.

• Assists with monitoring laundry personnel.

• Assists with work schedule; assignment and dis1nbution. Assist with workloads and assignments.

• Assists with laundry operation and personnel to meet health and safety standards in accordance with OSHA, DHEC and JCAHO requirements.

• Assists with orders; receives; issues and inventory all linen, and operating supplies. Assist with maintenance of adequate supplies and PAR levels.

• Assists with preparation of periodic reports for cost accounting purpose, etc.

• Assists with provision and coordination of training for laundry personnel as required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and experience in laundry or sewing operations that is directly related to the area of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) years supervisory experience in commercial/institutional laundry operations; or any combination of education, training, and experience. College education may be substituted for work experience.

Additional Comments

Thorough knowledge of fiscal accounting, inventory control, and housekeeping practices. Ability to apply policies and maintain an effective working relation with co-workers and laundry service vendors. Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively. Maintain confidentiality of patient, employee and departmental information. Ability to stand, walk, reach, pull, push, bend, climb stairs; move from area/building to another; lift up to fifty (50) lbs. Possess a valid South Carolina's Driver's License.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year

• 15 days sick leave per year

• 13 paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs