Laundry Attendant

Overview

The Laundry Attendant provides on-site laundry services in a detention center. Duties include collecting laundry from housing units, sorting items, operating commercial washers and dryers, folding clean laundry, and returning it to the correct housing units. Inmates’ personal laundry must be returned the same day it is collected.

The attendant also maintains laundry stock in the booking laundry room and keeps equipment and work areas clean and orderly. All laundry exchanges in housing units must take place with a Detention Deputy escort.

This position requires dependability, attention to detail, good time management, and the ability to follow facility safety and security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Use push carts and other equipment to transport heavy loads safely across the facility
• Maintain sanitation standards by properly using laundry detergents and cleaning agents according to safety standards in production
• Conduct routine inspections of laundry equipment to ensure proper functioning and report any maintenance needs
• ● Pick up laundry from designated housing units.

● Sort, wash, and dry laundry using commercial washing machines and dryers.

● Fold and return clean laundry to the correct housing units.

● Ensure each inmate’s personal laundry is returned the same day it is collected.

● Maintain laundry stock in the booking laundry room.

● Keep the laundry room, equipment, and work areas clean and orderly.

● Conduct laundry exchanges in housing units only when escorted by a Detention Deputy.

● Follow facility safety and security procedures.

● Report equipment problems and supply shortages promptly.

Skills

● Dependable, punctual, and able to complete assigned duties on time.

● Strong attention to detail when sorting and returning laundry.

● Able to stand, bend, lift, and move laundry throughout the shift.

● Comfortable working in a secure detention environment.

● Able to follow directions and communicate professionally with supervisors and facility staff.

• Proven experience in cleaning, laundry, or textile cleaning environments is preferred
• Strong understanding of sanitation practices and safety standards in production settings
• Ability to handle materials safely, including heavy lifting and manual handling of bulky items
• Knowledge of laundry detergents, garment care machines, and industrial dryers is advantageous
• Basic math skills for measuring detergents, calculating load capacities, or managing inventory levels
• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, professional approach
• Ability to follow safety protocols diligently while operating machinery and handling textiles effectively

We value your safety, skill development, and enthusiasm—help us deliver exceptional laundry services every day!

Pay: $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 per week

Location:

• Lexington, SC 29072 (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lexington, SC 29072 (Required)

Work Location: In person