Pressing Machine Operator (14303)

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Compensation Range

$20.10-$31.92

Starting Salary Range

20.1-26.01

Job Description Summary

Instruct and oversee the laundering and pressing of approved agency staff uniforms including the inmates assigned to perform related tasks.

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Note: Depending on assigned responsibilities, employees may perform some or all of the duties below.

• Instruct and manage an inmate work crew on the correct procedures to launder and press authorized staff uniforms using commercial laundry and pressing equipment.

• Examine uniforms collected by Detention Service Aides (DSAs) for items in pockets; secure and label any items found.

• Collaborate with DSAs to ensure laundry tags are generated with clear identifying employee information, such as Employee ID.

• Remove wrinkles and shape uniforms properly using a pressing machine, removing remaining wrinkles using a hand iron.

• Load and operate commercial laundry machines, ensuring the proper settings and detergent are used for each load.

• Load and unload laundry from commercial dryers.

• Hang, package, and tag laundered/pressed clothing items in preparation for pickup.

• Process updates and file official records.

• Operate and monitor electronic security systems to facilitate the movement of personnel within a secured facility; summon assistance via radio, if necessary.

• Ensure laundered/pressed clothing meets established standards.

• Clean laundering and pressing machines according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Verify inmate or applicant status, location, or criminal history.

• Prepare and maintain tool inventories and properly control logs.

• Stock laundry supplies.

• Keep work areas clean and well-maintained.

• Report damaged equipment to a manager, following the management chain.

• Maintain statistical logs and incident reports to document daily activity.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of the office policies and procedures.

• Working knowledge of county and state ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to the assigned area.

• Working knowledge of records keeping and general office procedures.

• Some knowledge of the criminal justice system.

• Ability to prepare and maintain logs, files, and reports.

• Ability to properly answer and route telephone calls.

• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.

• Ability to use a computer and related software.

• Ability to work effectively with others.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to prepare clear and concise narrative and statistical reports.

• Ability to handle confidential information.

• Ability to use a 2-way radio.

• Ability to control operations of equipment or systems upon proper training.

Working Conditions

• Working within and around a detention facility/inmates or a court complex.

• A combination of remaining in a stationary position at a keyboard or workstation/traversing distances to perform work.

• May engage in heavy physical exertion (e.g. lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials weighing up to 40 pounds).

• Required to wear a Sheriff’s Office provided uniform.

Minimum Education & Experience

• A high school diploma or possession of a GED certificate.

• One year of experience working in a dry-cleaning facility.

OR

• One year of experience working in HCSO Department of Detention Services.

Additional Job Requirements

• Attendance at the specified Sheriff's Office work location is required.

• Depending on assignment, employees may be required to possess a valid Florida Driver License at time of employment. Driving history will be thoroughly reviewed and may be grounds for disqualification.

• No visible tattoos on face, head, and neck. Tattoos determined to take away from the professional appearance of the Sheriff’s Office must b