How to hire a laundry helper

How to hire a laundry helper, step by step

Here's a step-by-step laundry helper 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 helper job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new laundry helper
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the laundry helper you need to hire. Certain laundry helper roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A laundry helper's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, laundry helpers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of laundry helper salaries for various roles:

   Type of Laundry Helper	Description	Hourly rate
   Laundry Helper		$9-18
   Spotter	A 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
   Laundry Attendant	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... Show more	$10-16

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Clean Linen
   • Dryers
   • Laundry Room
   • Clean Rooms
   • Extractors

   Responsibilities:

   • Operate washers, dry cleaners, dryers, extractors.
   • Communicate with residents on a daily basis and build relationships and foster caring and compassion in day-to-day tasks
   • Sort, organize, clean, fold, train, and run machines

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your laundry helper job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A laundry helper salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, laundry helpers' average salary in mississippi is 53% less than in north dakota.
   • Seniority. Entry-level laundry helpers earn 49% less than senior-level laundry helpers.
   • Certifications. A laundry helper 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 helper's salary.

   Average laundry helper salary

   $13.58hourly

   $28,242 yearly

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   Entry-level laundry helper salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 12, 2025

4. Writing a laundry helper job description

   A laundry helper 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. To help get you started, here's an example of a laundry helper job description:

   Laundry helper job description example

   • Launders all Dining Services uniforms & linen.
   • Performs light maintenance and cleaning of equipment (must be at least 18 years of age).
   • Cleans dryer vents.
   • Reports any equipment problems to supervisor.
   • Interacts appropriately with the customer.
   • Answers students questions in a polite, courteous manner.
   • Hours are subject to change.
   • Performs other duties as assigned to assist the department in obtaining and maintaining its mission.

   
   

   
   

   Requirements

   Education & Training
   High school diploma preferred, must have reading skills for using chemicals to remove stains and spots.
   Experience
   Previous experience with cleaning and stain removal helpful but not required.
   Knowledge
   Will be trained on use of various products for stain removal and washing techniques for various fabrics.
   Other
   Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength and follow simple oral instructions. Ability to establish and maintain working relations with supervisors, fellow workers, students and the rest of the College staff. Ability to follow a schedule. May be asked to work additional hours. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, as well as bend and reach frequently. Must have the ability to lift 20-30 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Must be able to push and pull up to 100 lbs. frequently.

   Benefits

   As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

   Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:

   • MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events. In addition, the card allows door access to certain campus buildings. Spouses or domestic partners of benefits-eligible employees are eligible to receive a Spouse/Partner card with the same privileges as the employee card (except door access).
   • Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Ski Touring Center

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5. Post your job

   To find laundry helpers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any laundry helpers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level laundry helpers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your laundry helper job on Zippia to find and recruit laundry helper candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit laundry helpers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   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 helper

   Once you've decided on a perfect laundry helper candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

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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