Laundryman

Incumbent is assigned the overall responsibilities for proper performance and operations of all duties associated with laundry services including equipment safety and operations, quality of laundry operations, and customer satisfaction.

Operates all machinery and equipment pertaining to shipboard laundry, such as washers, dryers, flat work irons, and steam presses to launder and press ship’s laundry. Observes safety precautions and operating instructions while operating machinery. Examines, lubricates, and makes minor repairs, checks to see that all gaskets and stuffing boxes are tight, maintains all safety devices (such as interlocks, hand and finger guards, and control buttons) in good condition. Ensures that all machinery and electrical equipment are secured at the end of the workday. Keeps the Steward Cook or Chief Steward informed of any necessary repairs, replacements, safety hazards, or defective laundry equipment.

During UNREP or other ship operations, incumbent will perform additional duties as assigned. Incumbent shall be responsible for learning the location and use of all firefighting and damage control equipment and become proficient in use of same, and have complete knowledge of the responsibilities and duties at all drills held aboard ship.

Ensures that the ship’s laundry spaces and linen room are maintained properly and that sanitary conditions are met in accordance with existing regulations. Cleans laundry spaces daily and disposes of trash and garbage in accordance with shipboard regulations or instructions. Keeps ironing surfaces, press heads and padding in good operational condition at all times. Ensures only authorized personnel are allowed in laundry spaces. Conserves water, steam and laundry supplies.

Maintains linen storeroom. Sorts, counts, distributes, collects and maintains a record of all linen supplies. Keeps the Chief Steward/Steward Cook informed of the condition of the linen and any additional supplies needed.

Operates and maintains ship’s laundry. Prepares and uses standard solutions for washing, bleaching, scouring and bluing according to the type, color, and condition of articles being washed. Identifies and removes stains (grease, rust, ink, coffee, blood, etc.) with standard stain removing agents taking care not to damage fabrics. Lists and sorts incoming articles. Folds, assembles, and packs finished articles.

Everything in this Position Description is considered to be an essential function of this position.

Performs other duties as assigned.