A campus laundry job, often titled Laundry Attendant or Laundry Worker, involves sorting, washing, drying, folding, and sometimes pressing clothing and linens. These roles also focus on maintaining a clean and organized laundry facility, operating equipment like washing machines and dryers, and sometimes performing minor repairs or stain removal.
Key Responsibilities:
Sorting:
Separating items by type (e.g., clothing, towels, linens), color, and wash cycle.
Washing:
Operating washing machines, selecting appropriate cycles, and using detergents and other cleaning agents according to University of California guidelines.
Drying:
Operating dryers, selecting appropriate settings, and ensuring items are properly dried.
Folding/Pressing:
Folding clothes neatly and potentially using pressing equipment to remove wrinkles.
Stain Removal:
Identifying and treating stains using appropriate techniques and products.
Equipment Operation:
Safely and effectively using washing machines, dryers, and other laundry equipment, potentially including industrial-sized machines.
Facility Maintenance:
Keeping the laundry room clean, organized, and safe, including sweeping, mopping, and emptying trash.
Inventory Management:
Keeping track of laundry supplies like detergent and fabric softener.
Communication:
Interacting with other staff, and potentially students or residents, regarding laundry needs.
Safety and Compliance:
Adhering to safety procedures, including handling chemicals and operating machinery, and potentially following specific regulations related to safeguarding children if the laundry services include those areas.