Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 18,120 - 32,530; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker in the United States. The role involves operating washing and dry-cleaning machines, managing the cleaning of various articles, and ensuring proper use of chemicals and dyes. Candidates should have good listening, monitoring, and time management skills, and experience with tools like Microsoft Office. The salary ranges from $18,120 to $32,530 annually. This position offers a stable work environment with essential tasks revolving around laundry services.

Responsibilities

• Operate or tend washing or dry-cleaning machines.
• Receive and mark articles for laundry or dry cleaning.
• Start and regulate machine processes.
• Dye articles to change or restore colors.
• Determine spotting procedures and proper solvents.

Skills

Active Listening

Monitoring

Social Perceptiveness

Speaking

Operation Monitoring

Time Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Web browser software

Email software

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker Job Description

Operate or tend washing or dry-cleaning machines to wash or dry-clean industrial or household articles, such as cloth garments, suede, leather, furs, blankets, draperies, linens, rugs, and carpets. Includes spotters and dyers of these articles.

Daily Life Of a Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker

• Receive and mark articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers.
• Start washers, dry cleaners, driers, or extractors, and turn valves or levers to regulate machine processes and the volume of soap, detergent, water, bleach, starch, and other additives.
• Operate dry-cleaning machines to clean soiled articles.
• Dye articles to change or restore their colors, using knowledge of textile compositions and the properties and effects of bleaches and dyes.
• Determine spotting procedures and proper solvents, based on fabric and stain types.
• Sprinkle chemical solvents over stains, and pat areas with brushes or sponges to remove stains.

Things a Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker Should Know How to Do

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

Related Job Titles for this Occupation:

• Handy Worker
• Laundromat Worker
• Lister
• Washer
• Laundry Person

Job Demand for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers

There were about 220,100 jobs for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in 2016 (in the United States). There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers. There will be an estimated 29,500 positions for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers per year.

The states with the most job growth for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers are Utah, Colorado, and Florida. Watch out if you plan on working in Wisconsin, Missouri, or Georgia. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary for a Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker

The average yearly salary of a Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker ranges between $18,120 and $32,530.

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers who work in District of Columbia, Hawaii, or Alaska, make the highest salaries.

What Tools do Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Use?

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Web browser software
• Email software
• Microsoft Windows