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How to hire a laundry attendant

Laundry attendant hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring laundry attendants in the United States:

  • HR departments typically spend 15% of their expenses on recruitment.
  • It usually takes about 12 weeks for a new employee to reach full productivity levels.
  • It typically takes 36-42 days to fill a job opening.
  • The median cost to hire a laundry attendant is $1,633.
  • Small businesses spend an average of $1,105 per laundry attendant on training each year, while large companies spend $658.
  • There are currently 135,214 laundry attendants in the US and 49,030 job openings.
  • Houston, TX, has the highest demand for laundry attendants, with 39 job openings.
  • New York, NY has the highest concentration of laundry attendants.

How to hire a laundry attendant, step by step

To hire a laundry attendant, you should clearly understand the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, and allocate a budget for the position. You will also need to post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to hire a laundry attendant:

Here's a step-by-step laundry attendant hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a laundry attendant job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new laundry attendant
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does a laundry attendant do?

A laundry attendant is responsible for all laundry activities in an establishment, which involves washing, drying, folding, and organizing textiles. There are also instances when a laundry attendant is assigned to supervise a laundry room filled with coin-operated machines for public use. Usually working in hotels or similar establishments, there are instances when a laundry attendant must deliver clothing or laundry to the housekeeping staff or guest rooms. Furthermore, a laundry attendant needs to coordinate with other team members and adhere to the policies and guidelines of the establishment.

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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    The laundry attendant hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a laundry attendant to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a laundry attendant that fits the bill.

    This list shows salaries for various types of laundry attendants.

    Type of Laundry AttendantDescriptionHourly rate
    Laundry Attendant$10-16
    SpotterA spotter ensures a job is done in the safest possible manner to avoid injury. They monitor work in dangerous environments, such as near power lines... Show more$13-29
    Housekeeping/LaundryA housekeeping/laundry staff member is responsible for washing clothes, linens, and other washable textiles depending on the needs of the employer or the organization. A housekeeping/laundry worker should carefully sort laundry items, ensuring not to mix laundry for different owners... Show more$11-17
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Washing Machines
    • Cleanliness
    • Dryers
    • Clean Linen
    • Laundry Equipment
    • Linen Carts
    • Customer Service
    • Laundry Room
    • OSHA
    • Guest Rooms
    • Lint Traps
    • Fold Linen
    • Room Attendants
    • Linen Closets
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    Responsibilities:
    • Assist the consumers with their ADL skills.
    • Operate irons, steamers and folding machines.
    • Operate pressing machines to press shirts and lab coats.
    • Pretreat, wash, & iron doctors' lab coats.
    • Clean building using mops, floor scrubbers, empty trash.
    • Start washers, dry-cleaners, driers, extractors, and turn valve.
    More laundry attendant duties
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your laundry attendant job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A laundry attendant salary can vary based on several factors:
    • Location. For example, laundry attendants' average salary in tennessee is 42% less than in north dakota.
    • Seniority. Entry-level laundry attendants earn 38% less than senior-level laundry attendants.
    • Certifications. A laundry attendant with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
    • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a laundry attendant's salary.

    Average laundry attendant salary

    $12.90hourly

    $26,827 yearly

    Entry-level laundry attendant salary
    $21,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 27, 2025

    Average laundry attendant salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1Washington$34,464$17
    2California$33,296$16
    3Oregon$32,183$15
    4Maine$29,879$14
    5Colorado$29,501$14
    6Minnesota$28,906$14
    7Rhode Island$28,376$14
    8Arizona$28,094$14
    9Nevada$26,985$13
    10Ohio$26,860$13
    11Illinois$26,490$13
    12Utah$26,242$13
    13Pennsylvania$25,471$12
    14North Carolina$24,559$12
    15Texas$23,758$11
    16New Mexico$23,363$11
    17Florida$22,896$11
    18Louisiana$22,889$11
    19Missouri$22,797$11
    20Indiana$22,418$11

    Average laundry attendant salary by company

  4. Writing a laundry attendant job description

    A laundry attendant job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a laundry attendant job description:

    Laundry attendant job description example

    795 Pollard Blvd. SW, Atlanta, GA 30315

    Laundry Attendant Description - $9/Hour

    Our Hotel Group is looking for a dedicated Laundry Attendant. While working for us you will enjoy a fun, team environment while building lasting relationships with coworkers and guests. We will provide career growth through training, and comradery with our entire family of hotel employees. Apply Today!

    Laundry Attendant Job Overview

    Laundry Attendants are responsible for processing sorted linen, distributing clean linen and keeping a clean and organized work area. Additionally, Laundry Attendants contribute to the overall safety and security of the hotel by reporting damage, following safety rules, and assisting in emergency situations.

    Primary Responsibilities

    Receive and sort soiled linen into appropriate containers.

    Process sorted linen utilizing the washers, dryers, sheet spreaders, ironers, and feeder/folder delivering a finished product that is inspected and meets quality standards.

    Maintain assigned work area in a clean and safe condition.

    Notify supervisor of malfunctioning equipment, supplies needed, damaged linens, to ensure laundry operation is running at maximum efficiency level.

    Qualifications

    Must be able to manage time according to laundry machine cycles to complete job tasks.

    Ability to operate commercial laundry equipment.

    Effectively communicate with co-workers who may not speak the same language.

    Good eye for detail.

    No Supervisory responsibilities required for this job.

    Work Environment

    This job operates in a hotel environment; the majority of the work is performed in the laundry area of the hotel. Requires the use of laundry equipment and machines, laundry and cleaning chemicals, and manual labor. Constant exposure to noise from commercial laundry equipment. Exposure to warmer temperatures created by laundry equipment.

    Physical Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

    Constant physical movement is involved in performing the duties and tasks of a Laundry Attendant. Frequently position self to lift and transport linen to machines and guest room floors. Will transport up to 300 lbs., will position up to 50 lbs. and will move up to 30 lbs. Constant exposure to noise from commercial laundry equipment.

    Mental Demands

    The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

    Must have mental alertness and be able to operate laundry equipment and utilize the machine programs that are required to wash and dry the linens. Ability to determine if the linen meets the cleanliness requirement of the hotel.

    Required Education & Experience

    No education or experience requirements for this job.

    Other Duties

    This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.

    We expressly prohibit any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of our employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination.

    FLSA Classification : Non-Exempt (Hourly)
    Directly Reports to : Housekeeping Manager or Housekeeping Supervisor

    Laundry Attendant Position – Apply Today!

  5. Post your job

    To find the right laundry attendant for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

    • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with laundry attendants they would recommend.
    • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit laundry attendants who meet your education requirements.
    • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your laundry attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit laundry attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    Recruiting laundry attendants requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

    It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new laundry attendant

    Once you have selected a candidate for the laundry attendant position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

    It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

    Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new laundry attendant. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a laundry attendant?

There are different types of costs for hiring laundry attendants. One-time cost per hire for the recruitment process. Ongoing costs include employee salary, training, onboarding, benefits, insurance, and equipment. It is essential to consider all of these costs when evaluating hiring a new laundry attendant employee.

You can expect to pay around $26,827 per year for a laundry attendant, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for laundry attendants in the US typically range between $10 and $16 an hour.

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