laundry attendant

Government of Canada - Central; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a Dry Cleaner to operate machines in a dry cleaning and laundry establishment. Responsibilities include operating equipment, mixing solutions, handling finished articles, and providing customer service. Candidates must have a secondary school certificate and relevant experience in dry cleaning. The position requires work on-site, emphasizing a commitment to client service and teamwork.

Benefits

Transportation provided by employer

Qualifications

• Experience in dry cleaning is an asset.
• Ability to work in on-site conditions.
• Must pass a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Operate dry-cleaning and washing machines.
• Ensure articles meet establishment standards.
• Provide customer service.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Judgement

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Dry-cleaning machine

Flat press

Hand-held steam irons

Hot head press (laundry)

Shirt presser

Steam press (dry cleaners)

Steam press (laundry)

Washing machines

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Dry cleaning and laundry establishment

Responsibilities Tasks

• Operate dry-cleaning and washing machines, dryers and blow-drying machines
• Operate 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 fold and bag shirts, sheets and other articles
• 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
• Provide customer service

Experience and specialization Type of experience

• Dry cleaning (general)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Dry-cleaning machine
• Flat press
• Hand-held steam irons
• Hot head press (laundry)
• Shirt presser
• Steam press (dry cleaners)
• Steam press (laundry)
• Washing machines

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement

Benefits Other benefits

• Transportation provided by employer