Laundry Technician

Paul Davis Restoration of Suburban Maryland and DC

Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. is a national franchise organization that provides property damage emergency services, restoration and reconstruction services for residential and commercial properties due to water, fire, mold, storm and other disasters. The Paul Davis Network is made up of more than 350 franchises and Company Owned Operations across the US and Canada. Since 1966, we have helped more than 2 million property owners restore their properties and lives. Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. is owned by First Service Corporation, a global leader in the rapidly growing real estate services sector. [More information about Paul Davis can be found at www.PaulDavis.com]

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Reports to Soft Contents & Textiles Department Manager

Professionally represent the Paul Davis Organization principles of honesty and integrity

Coordinate, clean, steam, press, fold or hang and box all clothing to pre-loss condition for return to customer

Sort, Inspect, Inventory and quality control of all textiles

Iron, press, steam and be able to perform all finishing processes on various types of textiles

Process, wash, dry and fold all textiles

Steam, press and finish textiles

Store, keep track of and organize textiles

Perform pack out and pack backs independent of supervisor

Be able to repair, hand wash and adapt to changing processes within the department

Proficient utilization of applicable cleaning equipment

Be licensed to drive a company vehicle and be eligible for a DOT license

Keep track of stock, chemical levels and equipment and report to supervisor

Show up clean, work clean, clean up after yourself and leave your work area cleaner than when you arrive

Restock supplies

Proactive communication with homeowners, technicians, estimator, management and other PDR team members

Jobsite security and safety

On call responsibilities as determined by management

Catastrophe coverage as determined by management

Position Requirements:

Must speak English fluently

Must read and write in English fluently

Knowledge of & the ability to work around cleaning chemicals, solutions and use of solvents without any adverse reaction/sensitivity

Ability to read, interpret and communicate oral and written instructions

Ability to train & supervise employees

Ability to plan and organize work

Ability to exercise judgment when to act independently and when to refer situations to supervisor

Ability to operate mechanical equipment

Physical Demands:

Lift constantly 5-40 lbs., lift (frequently) 20-100 lbs. May involve significant stand/walk/push/pull

Occasional climbing (ladders, etc.), balancing, crouching, frequent stooping, reaching, kneeling and handling

Ability to work in confined spaces

Exposure to weather with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat

Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud from occasional to frequent times.

Exposure to fumes from solvents and chemical solutions

Work Requirements:

7:00am-4:0pm shift with 30 minute lunch Monday-Friday (shifts may vary)

Employee is expected to work overtime, when requested

Employee may be expected to be on call on a rotation basis

Pay: $12-15 per hour depending on experience