Laundry Attendant Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Laundry Attendant includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Sorting, washing, drying, pressing, and folding clothing and other textile items.
  • Removing stains from items using the appropriate procedures.
  • Ensuring that the facility remains clean at all times.
  • Anticipating and responding to customers' queries, concerns, and complaints.
  • Keeping sufficient tokens or change for the washing and drying machines, if required.
  • Performing minor sewing duties.
  • Tracking which items belong to whom.
  • Keeping an updated inventory of laundry detergents and sewing kits.
  • Tracking maintenance and repairs on laundering equipment.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Laundry Attendant duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Laundry Attendant roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.