Dry Cleaner

Hampton University; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Hampton University in Hampton, VA is seeking a dependable Dry Cleaner to manage laundry and dry cleaning tasks for campus facilities. You will operate washing, drying, pressing and stain removal while maintaining equipment and work areas.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to follow written and oral instructions; prior laundry experience is preferred. Flexible hours including Saturdays may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or expected.
• Willingness to learn basic dry cleaning concepts.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to judge care, maintenance and appearance of fabrics.

Responsibilities

• Operate laundry equipment following safety standards.
• Process laundry and dry cleaning requests promptly.
• Sort linens by type and soil level.
• Wash, dry, fold, press and prepare items.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and machinery.
• Store, clean and distribute clothing, towels, linens and similar items.

Skills

Attention to detail

Oral & written instructions

Judgment & care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dry Cleaner in Hampton, VA 23668

Examples of Duties

• Using all laundry equipment and following appropriate safety standards
• Handling requests for laundry and dry cleaning services in a timely manner
• Ensures the correct sorting of linens and towels and stain removal
• Washing, drying and folding of laundry
• Proficient in the use and care of all equipment
• Responsible for the cleanliness of work areas and machinery
• Responsible for the storing, cleaning and distribution of all clothing, towels, table linens, costumes, laundry and dry cleaning; includes washing, spot cleaning, dry cleaning, pressing, folding and properly preparing items assembly
• Sorts soiled linen on the basis of linen type, article type, and soil type
• Perform pre-and-post treatment of stains
• Performs proper washing and dry cleaning procedures in accordance to machine instructions and care requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Staff

Typical Qualifications

• A well-grounded knowledge of dry cleaning concepts or the potential to be trained
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to make sound judgments in determining the care, maintenance, preservation and good appearance of physical properties

Supplemental Information

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures like laundry rooms
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility
• Ability to move or handle merchandise throughout the store generally weighing 0-20 pounds
• Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the store
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one years’ experience in laundry experience preferred.
• Flexible hours including Saturdays and some holidays
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees and part-time employees who regularly work 20 hours or more per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, legal insurance, accident, critical illness, hospitalization, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our website: https://home.hamptonu.edu/hr/benefits/ .