How to hire a laundry worker

How to hire a laundry worker, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The laundry worker 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.

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   Hiring the perfect laundry worker also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of laundry workers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Laundry Worker	Description	Hourly rate
   Laundry Worker		$9-16
   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
   Cake Decorator	A cake decorator is responsible for designing cakes for special occasions, following the clients' specifications and special requests. Cake decorators directly communicate with the client for their orders, suggesting decorations based on the event's theme, and delivering the item securely... Show more	$10-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Cleanliness
   • Clean Linen
   • Dryers
   • Patients
   • OSHA
   • Rehabilitation
   • Laundry Services
   • Linen Carts
   • Laundry Equipment
   • Infection Control
   • Linen Room
   • Washing Machines
   • Laundry Machines

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   Responsibilities:

   • Work with children with Adhd, bipolar and autism.
   • Comply with EPA and OSHA regulations and other safety policies of the hospital.
   • Receive new shipments, sort, and clean laundry using OSHA requirements on a daily basis.
   • Start washers, dry cleaners, driers, extractors, and turn valves and levers to regulate machine.
   • Sort and count articles remove from dryers, and fold, wrapped, hang, iron or press items.
   • Sort dirty clothes and linens, work with industrial washers and dryers, pack carts, do weekly inventory of linens.

   More laundry worker duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your laundry worker job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A laundry worker salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a laundry worker in Mississippi may be lower than in North Dakota, and an entry-level laundry worker usually earns less than a senior-level laundry worker. Additionally, a laundry worker with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average laundry worker salary

   $13.08hourly

   $27,204 yearly

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   Entry-level laundry worker salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 12, 2025

   Average laundry worker salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$34,951	$17
   2	Washington	$33,998	$16
   3	Massachusetts	$33,398	$16
   4	New York	$32,079	$15
   5	Oregon	$31,693	$15
   6	Wisconsin	$31,185	$15
   7	Pennsylvania	$28,753	$14
   8	Arizona	$28,386	$14
   9	Colorado	$27,626	$13
   10	Nevada	$27,338	$13
   11	Ohio	$27,202	$13
   12	Missouri	$25,732	$12
   13	Utah	$25,251	$12
   14	Indiana	$24,693	$12
   15	West Virginia	$24,595	$12
   16	Alabama	$24,457	$12
   17	Virginia	$23,904	$11
   18	Florida	$23,320	$11
   19	New Mexico	$23,132	$11
   20	Georgia	$22,691	$11

   Average laundry worker salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Messiah College	$37,117	$17.84
   2	Lifespan	$35,879	$17.25	1
   3	Grosvenor Services	$35,749	$17.19
   4	Mercy Corps	$33,822	$16.26
   5	Maine Health/maine Mental Health Partners	$33,651	$16.18	1
   6	Grand Hotel	$32,803	$15.77
   7	Five Points Washington	$32,491	$15.62
   8	Essentia Health	$31,996	$15.38	8
   9	Legacy Health	$31,794	$15.29	2
   10	Lahey Health Behavioral Services	$31,529	$15.16
   11	Washington Hospital Healthcare System	$31,339	$15.07
   12	McLeod Health	$31,284	$15.04
   13	Mountain Vista Medical Center	$31,281	$15.04
   14	Kaiser Permanente	$31,096	$14.95	49
   15	Saint Francis Health System	$30,944	$14.88	4
   16	Washington State University	$30,943	$14.88
   17	Campbells	$30,933	$14.87	2
   18	Grand Sierra Resort	$30,394	$14.61	1
   19	La Costa Glen	$30,322	$14.58	1
   20	Great Plains Regional Medical Center	$30,167	$14.50

4. Writing a laundry worker job description

   A laundry worker 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 worker job description:

   Laundry worker job description example

   Job DescriptionHotel Laundry Attendant Job Description – Full Time
   
   We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our staff as a Laundry Attendant. This hotel has won the Choice Gold Award for four consecutive years. This is awarded to the top 10% of the hotels based on customer reviews and yearly inspections performed by a company that Choice selects.
   
   The laundry attendant is responsible for providing a constant supply of clean linens for the entire hotel.
   Primary Duties & Accountabilities
   
   Assist with stripping of dirty linen from the guest rooms as needed. Sort linens for washer. Remove stains from badly soiled linen. Operate washers and dryers properly as well as ensuring that the correct cycles are used. Fold linens to hotel standards and keep stock organized in designated places. Wash bed scarfs, quilts, top sheets, mattress sheets and shower curtains to hotel standards. Keep laundry area neat and clean. Assist housekeepers in cleanliness of hotel. Assist with changing and up-keeping of storage areas. All other duties assigned. Guest Service
   
   Offers guests assistance whenever possible and if unable to assist the guest then let management know so they can take care of it. Responsible for positively representing and promoting the property. Ensures systems and procedures are in place and followed for guest safety and security. Other Duties as Assigned
   
   Reports any maintenance, security, or safety issues to management. Participates in special projects when asked for maintaining guest rooms and common areas. Skills, Educational Background & Experience
   
   High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of relevant work experience required. Previous housekeeping/laundry experience of a minimum of 1 year mandatory. Ability to efficiently work under time constraints. Superior customer service skills. Capability to multi-task multiple projects/duties at once. Integrity to safeguard confidential information. Initiative to work efficiently with minimal supervision. Ability to work with cleaning chemicals. Must be able to lift, push and pull 25-50 pounds frequently. Physical requirements include walking, standing, bending, lifting and reaching. Able to work a flexible schedule, including working holidays and weekends. This is mandatory. Must have dependable transportation to and from work. A positive and friendly attitude towards guests and fellow employees. Able to work as a member of a team as well as independently.

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5. Post your job

   To find laundry workers 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 workers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level laundry workers 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 worker job on Zippia to find and recruit laundry worker 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 workers, 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.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 worker

   Once you've decided on a perfect laundry worker 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.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new laundry worker. 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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