What does a laundry attendant do? Laundry Attendants process linens and garments in hotels, hospitals, and commercial laundry facilities, operating washing machines, dryers, and pressing equipment.. Find laundry attendant jobs near you with average pay $12-$17/hr, required skills, and career path.
A laundry attendant is responsible for Laundry Attendants process linens and garments in hotels, hospitals, and commercial laundry facilities, operating washing machines, dryers, and pressing equipment. Laundry Attendants process linens and garments in hotels, hospitals, and commercial laundry facilities, operating washing machines, dryers, and pressing equipment.
As a laundry attendant, you can expect to earn between $12 and $17 per hour depending on experience and location. According to BLS OEWS, May 2024, this role is entry-level friendly. It is generally a medium job with medium scheduling.
Market rates for a laundry attendant range from $12 to $17/hr. A typical laundry attendant is responsible for Laundry Attendants process linens and garments in hotels, hospitals, and commercial laundry facilities, operating washing machines, dryers, and pressing equipment. Calculate your exact take-home pay or find current laundry attendant openings on Indeed Flex.
To succeed as a Laundry Attendant, you'll need a mix of hard skills and soft skills. Here are the most important ones:
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Clock in, sort incoming linen by type and soil level (light/medium/heavy)
Load first wash cycles - select water temperature and chemicals per fabric
Move clean wash to dryers, load next batch into washers
Break - 15 minutes
Fold clean dry linens to facility standard, sort by department
Press shirts and tablecloths if hotel/restaurant linen
Lunch break - 30 minutes
Pack and label clean linen for delivery, restock chemical room
Sweep and mop laundry room, hand off to next shift
Company uniform (often a smock or polo), durable pants, closed-toe slip-resistant shoes, hair restraint, no jewelry that could snag in machinery.
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