Laundry Equipment Operator
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- Oct 03, 2025 Post Date
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- 25005567 Requisition #
The University of Iowa is seeking a Laundry Equipment Operator to operate industrial sized laundry equipment and linen transportation system, in addition to performing manual tasks related to the sorting, washing and drying of materials. The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, which may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits.
Duties to include:
- Responsible for operating computer programs used to run laundry equipment.
- Requires rebooting of system when errors occur or operating system manually until system is enabled by maintenance.
- Monitor industrial sized laundry equipment cycles for proper formulas and cycle time.
- Employ emergency shut off procedures for laundry equipment to prevent
damage. - Schedule batch loading and unloading cycles by tracking various product types and coordinating washer/dryer loading and unloading schedules for proper operation and maximization of production.
- Operate the rail linen transportation system to arrange for efficient and proper loading of linen into machines and bag system.
- Manually load soiled linen into washers, unload clean, wet linen; unload clean, dry linen.
- Sort soiled linen by product and customer. Unload soiled linen from laundry trucks by bag, accurately weigh and record weight, and load into carts for sorting.
- Clean equipment, sweep/dust/wash and cleanup work area.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings.
- Move objects more than 20 pounds.
Schedule Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Department UI Laundry Services
Location Oakdale Campus, Coralville
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- Ability to read, write, understand and follow instructions.
- Any combination of experience, undergraduate education, and/or post high school training using computers or computer-operated equipment that is the equivalent to six months of full-time employment.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Prefer previously commercialized laundry experience.
- Prefer previous experience operating large laundry equipment.
- Prefer basic computer knowledge.
- Prefer ability to demonstrate civil and respectful behaviors while working with a variety of individuals and groups.
Position and Application Details:
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 3 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Brooke McMurl at (319) 467-0719 or brooke-mcmurl@uiowa.edu.
This position is performed fully on campus.
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.
Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.
Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
