Laundry Attendant (Temporary)

Job Description – Laundry Man (Private Household)

Private Household Domestic Services

Job Purpose:

The Laundry Man is responsible for managing all laundry-related activities within the private household, ensuring that clothing, uniforms, linens, towels, and other household fabrics are properly washed, dried, ironed, folded, organized, and stored.

The position requires excellent attention to detail, knowledge of different fabric care techniques, proper handling of expensive and delicate garments, and maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, organization, discretion, and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Laundry Operations

• Collect, sort, wash, dry, iron, fold, and organize household clothing and fabrics.
• Separate garments according to colour, fabric type, washing instructions, and care requirements.
• Operate washing machines, dryers, steam irons, and other laundry equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure proper use of detergents, fabric softeners, stain removers, and other laundry products.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the laundry process.

Garment and Fabric Care

• Handle expensive, branded, delicate, and special-care garments with utmost attention.
• Follow garment care labels and appropriate washing and ironing instructions.
• Perform handwashing and special treatment for delicate fabrics when required.
• Identify and treat stains using suitable cleaning methods.
• Ensure clothes are properly ironed, steamed, folded, and presented according to household standards.
• Coordinate with external dry-cleaning services for garments requiring specialized treatment.

Clothing Organization and Storage

• Organize clothes, uniforms, and personal belongings according to designated wardrobes and storage areas.
• Ensure all garments are returned to their respective owners and designated locations.
• Maintain proper organization of wardrobes, linen cupboards, and laundry storage areas.
• Keep track of laundry items and report missing or damaged garments immediately.
• Ensure clean clothes and household linens are properly stored and protected.

Household Linen Management

• Manage washing and maintenance of bedsheets, pillowcases, towels, curtains, tablecloths, and other household fabrics.
• Ensure regular replacement and availability of clean linens and towels.
• Maintain adequate stock of laundry supplies and cleaning materials.
• Inform the House Manager when laundry materials or supplies need replenishment.

Equipment and Laundry Room Maintenance

• Keep the laundry room clean, hygienic, and well-organized.
• Ensure washing machines, dryers, irons, and other equipment are properly maintained.
• Report equipment malfunctions or maintenance requirements promptly.
• Store detergents and cleaning chemicals safely.
• Follow all relevant health, safety, and chemical-handling procedures.

Professional Conduct and Confidentiality

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding the household, family members, personal belongings, and private matters.
• Handle all personal clothing and belongings with care and respect.
• Maintain professional behaviour, discipline, punctuality, and a positive attitude.
• Follow instructions from the House Manager and authorized household representatives.
• Respect household privacy and comply with all internal rules and procedures.

Educational Qualifications

• Basic education is preferred.
• Vocational training in laundry operations, garment care, or housekeeping is an advantage.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a Laundry Man or Laundry Attendant.
• Previous experience in luxury hotels, VIP residences, palaces, or private households is highly preferred.
• Experience handling expensive, branded, and delicate garments.
• Good knowledge of washing, drying, ironing, steaming, stain removal, and fabric care techniques.

Work Location: In person