Washes, cleans, sews, presses or otherwise handles apparel, linens or fabrics.
This classification is used for employees who directly perform washing, cleaning, sewing, pressing and related tasks. This classification is also used for employees who function as lead workers in a sewing or laundering operation.
Receives, sorts, counts and distributes linens and clothing. Washes, dries and folds laundered articles. Operates dry cleaning equipment. Examines clothing and linens for spots, tears, wrinkles and other defects. Presses cleaned articles to remove wrinkles and restore shape. Mends or otherwise repairs clothing, linens or furnishings. Cuts to pattern, fits together and sews materials to make clothing or other items. Keeps inventory or production records. Provides direction to employees, patients or inmates engaged in sewing or laundering tasks.
Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the area of employment. Skill in the operation and care of laundering machines. Skill in the operation and care of pressing equipment. Skill in the operation and care of dry cleaning equipment. Skill in the operation and care of electric sewing machines and other sewing equipment. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to keep accurate records. Ability to provide guidance to other workers.
There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this class.