laundry attendant

Government of Canada; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental institution is looking for applicants to operate cleaning machines in a hotel setting in Northeastern Ontario. Ideal candidates will have at least 7 months of experience and must be dependable and flexible. Duties include operating various machines to clean garments, mixing cleaning solutions, and ensuring quality standards. Free parking is provided on-site, and work must be completed physically at the location with no remote options.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Must have 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Operate dry-cleaning and washing machines, dryers, and blow-drying machines.
• Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches, and other solutions.
• Use machines to dye, spray, re-oil, and re-buff suede and leather garments.
• Hand iron laundered fine linens or dry-cleaned silk garments.
• Use finishing equipment and hand irons to finish garments.
• Assemble and bag finished articles.
• Check finished articles to ensure establishment standards.
• Match invoices or tags with dry-cleaned or laundered articles.
• Record damage or improper cleaning of articles.
• Use hand-held steam iron to touch up finished garments.

Skills

Flexibility

Dependability

Reliability

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Hotel, motel, resort

Responsibilities

• Operate dry‑cleaning and washing machines, dryers and blow‑drying machines
• Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches and other solutions and chemicals
• Operate machines to dye, spray, re‑oil, and re‑buff suede and leather garments
• Hand iron laundered fine linens or dry‑cleaned silk garments
• Operate finishing equipment such as steam pressers, and use hand irons to finish pants, jackets, shirts, skirts and other dry cleaned and laundered articles
• Assemble and bag finished articles
• Check finished dry‑cleaned or laundered articles to ensure that establishment standards are met
• Match invoices or tags with dry‑cleaned or laundered articles
• Record damage or improper cleaning or laundering of articles
• Use hand‑held steam iron to touch up finished garments and other articles

Additional information: Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Dependability
• Reliability

Benefits

• Free parking available