Production - Valet

PureStar; Fort Washington (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

PureStar is seeking a Dry Cleaning Attendant in Fort Washington, Maryland. This role involves cleaning, pressing, and finishing garments while ensuring high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting and processing laundry items, operating dry cleaning machines, and handling delicate fabrics. Attention to detail is crucial to meet the presentation standards expected in the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in garment cleaning or pressing preferred.
• Ability to handle delicate and high‑value items with care.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Sort and inspect incoming laundry items.
• Operate dry cleaning machines according to guidelines.
• Ensure garments meet quality standards.
• Process guest laundry requests with attention to quality.

Job description

Position Summary

The Dry Cleaning Attendant is responsible for the safe and efficient cleaning, pressing, and finishing of garments and specialty items. This role supports customers by maintaining high-quality standards for guest laundry, employee uniforms, and specialty textiles such as bathrobes and delicate fabrics.

Key Responsibilities

Garment Processing & Cleaning

• Sort, inspect, and tag incoming laundry items including guest garments, hotel linens, uniforms, and specialty items.
• Operate dry cleaning machines and washers according to manufacturer guidelines and company procedures.
• Select appropriate cleaning methods based on fabric type, soil level, and garment care instructions.
• Identify stains and apply appropriate spotting treatments before cleaning.

Finishing & Pressing

• Press, steam, or finish garments using specialized equipment (pressing machines, steamers, irons).
• Ensure garments meet quality standards for appearance, wrinkle‑free presentation, and cleanliness.
• Handle delicate and high‑value items with extra care to avoid damage.

Hospitality‑Specific Services

• Process guest laundry requests with attention to detail, timeliness, and quality expectations.
• Clean and maintain employee uniforms to ensure professional presentation standards.
• Handle specialty hospitality items such as bathrobes, spa linens, and luxury fabrics.

Quality Control

• Inspect finished items for cleanliness, damage, or missing components (buttons, zippers).
• Re-clean or re-press items that do not meet quality standards.
• Report damaged or heavily stained items to supervisors.