Normal communication skills are required. The work requires moderate physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Distinguishing Features Differs from the Service Assistant class which is direct entry level work requiring only limited skills. Differs from Laundry Supervisor class which is first line supervisory in nature. Measures and portions detergents, bleaches and other laundry additives by hand, machine or computer. May sort clean or soiled laundry. Knowledge of the materials, methods, and practices used in cleaning operations.