Laundry Attendant

Laundry Attendant is described with 22 tasks that show the work’s tempo, when interruptions occur and what must be documented. The entries are direct, testable and job‑relevant. Each one shows where we found it, and comes with an AI prompt you can copy and use straight away.

22evidenced tasks
22ready prompts
7tools of the trade
51-6011.00O*NET-SOC code
198,040hold this job (US, BLS 2025)
$34,890median pay/yr (US)
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What it pays

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Half of all Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in the U.S. earn more than $34,890 a year — the middle 80% land between $27,440 and $43,190. About 198,040 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Plant and machine operators and assemblers earn about ₹17,329 a month on average — around ₹2.1 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$34,890typical pay / year
198,040people in this work
$43,190+top 10% earn
₹2.1 lakha year in India (family avg)
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The work, task by task

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Coordinate3

Direct other workers to perform loading

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Assign three attendants to the 07:00 loading bay shift, confirm each understands load sequencing and weight…
Assign three attendants to the 07:00 loading bay shift, confirm each understands load sequencing and weight limits, have them sign the loading log, and report any staffing shortfalls to operations by 06:30.
The tools that do the workProperty management system PMSESCOjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia

Sort and count articles after drying

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Sort the dry load from cart A into linens, towels, delicates and uniforms, count each category, note any…
Sort the dry load from cart A into linens, towels, delicates and uniforms, count each category, note any missing or damaged pieces, and update the day log so front desk and next shift know counts before noon.
The tools that do the workWash-Dry-Fold POSjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia

Maintain cleanliness of work area

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Clear folding tables, sweep lint and debris from machines, wipe detergent spills, restock carts and…
Clear folding tables, sweep lint and debris from machines, wipe detergent spills, restock carts and sanitizer, record the area checklist and any supply shortages before the afternoon pickup rush.
The tools that do the workCurbside Laundries Wash and Fold POSjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
Keeping the record1

Fold, wrap, or hang cleaned articles

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Take the clean load from cart B, fold shirts, stack towels, wrap delicate bundles and hang garments on racks,…
Take the clean load from cart B, fold shirts, stack towels, wrap delicate bundles and hang garments on racks, label each customer order and place finished orders on the ready shelf by customer name.
The tools that do the workWash-Dry-Fold POSjob descriptionsO*NET
Fixing1

Iron clothing and textiles to remove wrinkles

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Press shirts, trousers and linens to company wrinkle standards, inspect seams and buttons, mark items needing…
Press shirts, trousers and linens to company wrinkle standards, inspect seams and buttons, mark items needing repair, and move finished pieces to the polished rack for quality check before packaging.
The tools that do the workCurbside Laundries Wash and Fold POSO*NETWikipedia
The daily work17

Communication principles

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Draft a short staff memo explaining clear customer communication steps for front‑desk and pickup attendants:…
Draft a short staff memo explaining clear customer communication steps for front‑desk and pickup attendants: greet by name, confirm item list and special requests, give a two‑hour and a same‑day pickup window, and note any delays before shift end.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordESCOsee the evidence ↗

Follow company standards

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Create a checklist for every shift that enforces company standards: inspect machines, log temperatures and…
Create a checklist for every shift that enforces company standards: inspect machines, log temperatures and detergents used, follow stain‑treatment guide, record lost‑and‑found items, and sign off before leaving.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelESCOsee the evidence ↗

Maintain relationship with customers

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Write three templated replies for customer messages: order confirmation with pickup time, polite delay…
Write three templated replies for customer messages: order confirmation with pickup time, polite delay apology offering compensation, and ready‑for‑collection notice with locker code or front‑desk instructions.
The tools that do the workCurbside Laundries Wash and Fold POSESCOsee the evidence ↗

Dry clothing and textiles after washing

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Dry the evening load of guest sheets and staff uniforms so they exit machines fully dry and wrinkle-free, use…
Dry the evening load of guest sheets and staff uniforms so they exit machines fully dry and wrinkle-free, use low heat for delicates, ten-minute cool-down before unloading, fold or hang immediately and note any damaged items on the log.
The tools that do the workWash-Dry-Fold POSWikipedia

Plan and enforce safety procedures

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Write and post the updated safety procedure for chemical handling and machine lockout: list approved PPE,…
Write and post the updated safety procedure for chemical handling and machine lockout: list approved PPE, step-by-step lockout before maintenance, emergency contact names with phone numbers, and schedule a staff briefing this Friday at 10am.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordESCO

Order supplies

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Order next month’s supplies: ten 20kg bags of detergent, five gallons of fabric softener, two boxes of…
Order next month’s supplies: ten 20kg bags of detergent, five gallons of fabric softener, two boxes of nitrile gloves, and replacement lint traps; choose our usual vendor and request delivery by Tuesday to avoid a weekend shortage.
The tools that do the workCentsESCO

Oversee the laundry's budget

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Review this quarter’s laundry spend, reconcile machine repair invoices and chemical purchases, produce a…
Review this quarter’s laundry spend, reconcile machine repair invoices and chemical purchases, produce a one-page variance versus budget and recommend two cost-saving moves to present at Monday’s property meeting.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelESCO

Ensure the quality standards

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Inspect twenty random guest and staff items from today’s finishing line for cleanliness, scent, color…
Inspect twenty random guest and staff items from today’s finishing line for cleanliness, scent, color retention and stitch integrity, record failures with photos, and submit a corrective action note to housekeeping by end of shift.
The tools that do the workWash-Dry-Fold POSESCO

Schedule shifts

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Publish next week’s roster covering morning and evening shifts, ensure two people overlap peak hours 8–11am…
Publish next week’s roster covering morning and evening shifts, ensure two people overlap peak hours 8–11am and 4–7pm, accommodate Maria’s requested day off, and notify staff by Wednesday so replacements can be sourced.
The tools that do the workProperty management system PMSESCOsee the evidence ↗

Immerse articles in bleaching baths to strip colors.

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Soak the pile of red-dyed tablecloths and the two wool coats in the designated bleaching baths until samples…
Soak the pile of red-dyed tablecloths and the two wool coats in the designated bleaching baths until samples show color loss, monitor concentration and temperature, then drain and rinse each article separately and note completion on the shift log by 3pm.
The tools that do the workWash-Dry-Fold POSO*NET

Operate machines that comb, dry and polish furs, clean, sterilize and fluff feathers and blankets, or roll and package towels.

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Run the fur combing line for the eight mink throws, set the dryer polish cycle for delicate pelts, sterilize…
Run the fur combing line for the eight mink throws, set the dryer polish cycle for delicate pelts, sterilize feather pillows on the high-heat program, then fluff and roll twelve hotel towels for packaging, reporting any damage to Housekeeping before end of shift.
The tools that do the workCurbside Laundries Wash and Fold POSO*NET

Spread soiled articles on work tables, and position stained portions over vacuum heads or on marble slabs.

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Lay the stained sheets across the work table, align each visible stain over the vacuum extractor head,…
Lay the stained sheets across the work table, align each visible stain over the vacuum extractor head, pre-treat stubborn wine and grease spots on the marble slab, then move the prepped articles to the washer line and record the stain treatments on the batch sheet.
The tools that do the workWash-Dry-Fold POSO*NET

Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches

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Measure and mix detergent, oxygen bleach, and light starch for the morning wash load using the written…
Measure and mix detergent, oxygen bleach, and light starch for the morning wash load using the written chemical ratios, add mixtures to the appropriate feeders, log batch volumes and safety checks, and store leftover solutions in the labelled cabinet.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptions

Turn valves to regulate machine processes

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Adjust the boiler and washer valves to set rinse water pressure and steam feed for the linen press runs,…
Adjust the boiler and washer valves to set rinse water pressure and steam feed for the linen press runs, verify gauges read within standard ranges, document any valve changes in the machine log, and notify maintenance if readings deviate.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Officejob descriptions

Identify articles using hand or machine markers

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Mark incoming hospital scrubs with hand stamps and run the batch through the machine tagger for barcode ID,…
Mark incoming hospital scrubs with hand stamps and run the batch through the machine tagger for barcode ID, double-check each tag matches the customer ticket, and correct any mismatches before the items enter the wash line.
The tools that do the workCentsjob descriptions
START

Sales processing

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Update the evening sales processing for the drive-up window: record twenty-seven wash-and-fold tickets, apply…
Update the evening sales processing for the drive-up window: record twenty-seven wash-and-fold tickets, apply the employee discount on ticket 1124, note a missing barcode on ticket 1131, and file the shift summary in the register report before clocking out.
The tools that do the workCurbside Laundries Wash and Fold POSO*NET

Wash dry fold

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Enter the morning wash dry fold entries: 18 regular bags, two bulk comforter washes, note one lost button and…
Enter the morning wash dry fold entries: 18 regular bags, two bulk comforter washes, note one lost button and customer callback requested for stain check, schedule pickups for Thursday afternoon.
The tools that do the workWash-Dry-Fold POSO*NET

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