| Job Title : |
Laundry/textile specialist |
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| Job Reference : |
usang |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
National Guard, Enlisted, Logistics & Supply |
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| Job Description |
The National Guard laundry and textile specialist plays an important role in the health and well-being of personnel. This specialist is primarily responsible for supervising and performing laundry, shower, personnel, and clothing decontamination functions. Duties include:
• Reviewing and verifying laundry lists
• Receiving bulk, individual or organizational laundry
• Separating, classifying and marking washable and unwashable items
• Operating mobile washers, extractors, dryers, reimpregnation, decontamination, and delousing equipment
• Sorting and issuing cleaned laundry and equipment
• Conducting clothing exchange in conjunction with bag operations
• Installing, inspecting, operating and maintaining laundry, shower, decontamination and delousing equipment and generators
Training
To become a National Guard laundry and textile specialist, you must nine weeks of basic training, which consists of basic soldiering skills, and six weeks of advanced individual training. Classroom and in-the-field instruction covers the principles and techniques in laundry and textile work.
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for a National Guard laundry and textile specialist should:
• Be interested in laundry and textile work
• Understand the need for accuracy |
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