How to hire a washroom attendant

How to hire a washroom attendant, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your washroom attendant job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a washroom attendant for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect washroom attendant 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.

   Here's a comparison of washroom attendant salaries for various roles:

   Type of Washroom Attendant	Description	Hourly rate
   Washroom Attendant		$10-17
   Public Bath Attendant	A public bath attendant performs various support tasks to ensure that clients get to receive optimal services at public bath establishments. Their duties often revolve around greeting clients, identifying their needs and preferences, answering inquiries, and providing necessities such as towels and drinking water... Show more	$10-17
   Attendant	An attendant is responsible for ensuring excellent customer service by assisting customers with their needs and inquiries, managing complaints, and providing timely actions. Attendants duties include maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of operational areas, monitoring product inventories and requesting necessary stocks and equipment, performing administrative tasks as needed, escalating concerns to the management for immediate resolution, and conducting maintenance services... Show more	$9-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • POS
   • Dryers
   • Bank Deposits

   Responsibilities:

   • Operate POS cash register to manage cash, credit, and debit card transactions for sell items.
   • Prepare end of month balance paperwork for all forms of payments (cash, credit cards, ACH, checks . )
   • Keep records on individual pet, including daily observations and information activities perform, meals sever, and medication administer.
   • Keep records on individual pet, including daily observations and information activities perform, meals sever, and medication administer.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your washroom attendant job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A washroom attendant can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, washroom attendants' average salary in alabama is 47% less than in maine.
   • Seniority. Entry-level washroom attendants 39% less than senior-level washroom attendants.
   • Certifications. A washroom attendant with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a washroom attendant's salary.

   Average washroom attendant salary

   $13.87hourly

   $28,845 yearly

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   Entry-level washroom attendant salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a washroom attendant job description

   A washroom 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 washroom attendant job description:

   Washroom attendant job description example

   Wages: $15/HR
   
   Start Time: 7am.
   
   + There is no guaranteed 'stop' time and the end time will change daily depending on our submitted orders.
   
   + Please be aware this is a very physically demanding job.
   
   + On-site tour required
   
   Caution: Extremely Warm Environment
   
   JOB SUMMARY
   
   The primary purpose of the CBW Loader is to start up, perform daily operation and shut down of the Continuous Botch Washer (CBW / Tunnel) to include press extractor, dryers, shuttle cart, conveyors, sling operation (clean side/ soil side) and the daily start up/ shut down of the small wash. The CBW Loader will assist the small wash operator in executing the daily schedule for production as assigned and provide a continuous flow of clean processed linen to make shipping requirements to service our customers.
   
   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
   
   • Responsible and accountable for the daily operation of the CBW system.• (He/ She) must be able to successfully start up and-place into operation daily the CBW(s) to include the press extractor (s), lifts, transfer conveyor (s), dryers, and other logistical equipment associated with the tunnels to Include the ability to operatethe E-Tech soil and clean rail system to tag bags and transfer goods .• Responsible for the removal and relocation of any sling load dropped or routed to the incorrect destination.• Load up to 145 pounds of laundry over a 2-minute period onto a conveyor belt. {6-7 15 pound handfuls every 15-20 seconds)• Identify several different classifications of laundry (i.e. towels, sheets, blankets, etc.• Input single digit codes onto a keypad to identify customers and laundry type with minimal errors.
   
   • Responsible and accountable for the routine daily maintenance of the CBW tunnel equipment to include but not limited to power washing around the floor area of the tunnel, press, and lifts. Cleaning all filters daily and cleaning off of the mezzanine.• Responsible for the re-elevation of any wet / damp loads prior to (his / her) shift ending.
   
   + Any other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.
   
   Qualifications
   
   + ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with our with an accommodation
   
   + High School Diploma, or GED
   
   + Good computer, math, and communication skills, as well as a good memory
   
   + The ability to multi-task
   
   + Must be capable of working independently as well as part of a team
   
   + Must be highly motivated and reliable
   
   + Must have reliable transportation
   
   Decision Making Accountability
   
   + When to perform routine maintenance
   
   + Prioritization of work based on the production schedule and customer needs
   
   + Any other decisions will require supervisor assistance or approval
   
   Work Environment Requirements
   
   + Overtime may be required from time to time with little notice
   
   + The temperature in the plant may be HIGH, especially in the summer months.

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5. Post your job

   To find washroom attendants 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 washroom attendants they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level washroom attendants 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 washroom attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit washroom attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with washroom attendant candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 washroom attendant

   Once you've decided on a perfect washroom attendant 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 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.

   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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