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Position Title: Corrections Laundry Manager I
Job Requisition ID: 56181
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
Closing Date: 06/03/2026 11:59 p.m.
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: CORRECTIONS LAUNDRY MANAGER I – 09808
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $6,099 monthly; Full Range $6,099-$8,661 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Henry
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC006 Corrections Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
This position coordinates the operations of the laundry department and equipment within the laundry department. The individual in this role will establish preventative maintenance schedules, prepare maintenance work orders, request major repairs, and make minor repairs to equipment. The position will also assign work and monitor individuals in custody assigned to the laundry in receiving, washing, packing, and delivering laundry within the facility to ensure peak efficiency of the laundry operations. This position will maintain records and prepare reports of laundry activity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates the operation of the laundry department and equipment.
- Assigns work and monitors individuals in custody assigned to the laundry in receiving, sorting, washing, repairing, ironing, packing, and delivering laundry within the facility to ensure peak efficiency of laundry operation.
- Enforces and maintains the security, sanitation, and safety of the laundry.
- Maintains adequate inventory of laundry supplies.
- Maintains records of individuals in custody, operations, and equipment maintenance.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of high school.
- Requires one (1) year of supervisory experience in a commercial, institutional or state-operated facility laundry.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers working knowledge of modern laundry techniques, methods, and operations, planning and controls.
- Prefers ability to demonstrate proper operations and regulation of all laundry equipment.
- Prefers ability to isolate and resolve problems involving laundry systems and processes, practices and procedures.
- Prefers ability to schedule and control a volume operation with a full range of laundry jobs.
- Prefers ability to plan and layout work according to requirements of assignment and to lead individuals in custody by example and instruction.
- Prefers ability to enforce disciplinary, safety, security and custodial measures for the control of individuals in custody.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires completion of an approved course in guard training within six (6) months of employment.
- Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
- Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
- Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: See below
7am-3pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off
Headquarter Location: Kewanee LSRC 2021 Kentville Rd, Kewanee, Illinois, 61443
Work County: Henry
Agency Contact: Silvestre Diaz
Email: [email protected]
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
- Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
- Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
- Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually – (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
