Laundry Worker

This regular full-time position performs a variety of tasks that support the operations of the Laundry Department.  Current hours for this position are from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Service students by exchanging clothing, repairing clothing, etc.
• Check pockets of dirty clothing for any items before laundering
• Sort clean clothing, put in numerical order, hang clothing or store in designated location.
• Press clothing
• Bundle clothing for Junior School and other students
• Maintain sizing information for students and record changes.  Track student information on the computer.
• Separate damaged clothing for seamstress to repair
• Fit and measure children for clothing
• Assist seamstress when necessary
• Perform other laundry duties as required

REQUIREMENTS:

• Very good verbal communication skills
• Must have High School Diploma
• Customer service orientation and the ability to work well with students, co-workers and staff.  Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to push carts and/or transports to work areas
• Ability to lift clothing from carts
• Ability to bend to put away clothing in lower cubicles  
• Ability to read small print on clothing such as names and numbers
• Ability to read and write
• Candidate must have some manual sewing skills for light repairs
• Ability to reach above shoulders to hang clothing