Laundry Attendant

bernco; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernalillo County's Youth Services Center seeks a Laundry Attendant to maintain clothing, bedding, and towels for residents at 5100 SECOND ST NW. You will load, operate, and monitor washers and dryers, handle chemicals, and ensure a clean, organized laundry area.

The role requires knowledge of laundry equipment, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work independently. Minimum qualifications include HS diploma or GED and English communication; closing date is September 22, 2026.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and be a minimum of at least 16 years old and enrolled in school.
• Knowledge of equipment and machinery to monitor, adjust and report minor malfunctions.
• Knowledge of safety hazards to maintain a safe work environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and understand laundry machinery.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Ability to communicate in oral and written English.

Responsibilities

• Receive and sort soiled laundry by residential units and types (resident clothing, bedding, towels).
• Load/unload washers and dryers with appropriate settings; measure laundry chemicals.
• Operate washing machines and dryers following safety standards; weigh and fold laundry.
• Provide light equipment maintenance; clean lint filters daily or as required.
• Keep supplies neat and organized; report faulty equipment or safety hazards to supervisor.
• Monitor inventories of supplies, clothing, and towels; inform supervisor of replacements.
• Maintain a clean environment; disinfect machines and sweep the laundry area.
• Track and document clothing and linen per American Correctional Association standards.

Skills

English communication

Independent work

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Equipment knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Washing machines

Dryers

Job description

Job Posting Title: Laundry Attendant Department: Youth Services Center Location: 5100 SECOND ST NW Pay Range: $15.55 - $20.01 Close Date: September 22, 2026 Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

Laundry Attendant will perform a variety of tasks in maintaining laundry and equipment for the Youth Services Center. Duties include cleaning, drying, folding, and storing clothing which consist of resident clothing, bedding, and towels.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive and sort soiled laundry by residential units and by types to include resident clothing, bedding and towels.
• Load, unload, adjust washers and dryers with appropriate settings; measure laundry chemicals as required.
• Operate all washing machines and dryers in adherence to all safety standards; sort and weigh laundry; fold clean laundry; sort and return to proper destination.
• Provide light maintenance of equipment; clean and remove lint from filters daily or as required.
• Ensure all supplies are in a neat and organized; report faulty equipment, safety hazards and equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Monitor inventories of supplies, clothing, bedding, towels and inform supervisor of items needing replacement; make minor repairs to items, i.e. mending torn clothing and linens。
• Maintain a clean environment which may include proper wipe down and disinfection of machines and sweep floors in laundry area.
• Maintain security of equipment, keys and supplies issued. Track and document all clothing and linen in accordance with American Correctional Association and Children Youth & Family Department standards.

*The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED and be a minimum of at least 16 years old and enrolled in school.
• Must have knowledge of equipment and machinery sufficient to be able to monitor, make minor adjustments and identify and report minor malfunctions to supervisor.
• Must have knowledge of safety hazards and necessary precautions sufficient to be able to establish a safe work environment.
• Must be able to maintain accurate records and document actions taken; understand laundry machinery.
• Must be able to work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Must be able to communicate in oral and written English.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

• Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
• Employee must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• All essential duties are performed primarily indoors.
• May be exposed to housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals.
• Work hazards include exposure to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment. May be required to do light lifting.
• Worker works alone with directions from supervisor.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS

• Equipment typically used in the performance of duties include washing machines and clothes dryers.
• Materials and products handled in the course of performing essential duties include cleaning chemicals and supplies.

FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS

**NOTE: You are not required to disclose information about physical or mental limitations that you believe will not interfere with your capability to do the job. On the other hand, if you want the employer to consider special arrangements to accommodate a physical or mental impairment, you may identify that impairment in the space provided and suggest the kind of accommodation that you believe would be appropriate.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

• Must be able to apply knowledge of institutional or commercial laundering.
• Must be able to maintain high level of concentration while performing repetitious work.
• Must be able to understand basic math and English principles including proper punctuation, spelling and grammar.

PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

1. Must be able to lift up to an estimated 50 pounds from ground to waist level. Must be able to utilize dollies to m