Laundry Assistant

Duties And Responsibilities

• Report to laundry at the assigned time and gather dirty laundry as instructed.
• Load washers with dirty linens and prepare linen for morning change.
• Keep dirty linen separate from clean linen at all times.
• Check water temperature of each washing machine to be sure it is at least 150°.
• Clean all lint traps in accordance with center policy or at least once per shift.
• Check levels of laundry detergents, softeners and bleach according to center policy.
• Remove clean laundry from washer and load dryer, making sure that clean laundry does not touch the floor.
• Operate washing machines and dryers are operated in accordance with manufacturer’s and center’s policy and procedures.
• Removed dry clothes from dryer, fold and store in accordance with center policy.
• Inform supervisor of any problems with equipment so that repairs can be made.
• Shut down all equipment in laundry in accordance with center policy when fire alarm sounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Able to read Standard English.
• Able to operate standard and commercial laundry machinery.
• Able to understand and follow instructions.