Laundry Room Attendent
About The Position
The Laundry Room Attendant is responsible for the efficient, hygienic, and timely processing of personal laundry, PPE, and camp linens in a remote lodge environment. This includes sorting, washing, drying, folding, and properly tracking all laundry while maintaining hygiene, safety, and cross-contamination prevention protocols. The Laundry Attendant works closely with the housekeeping team to support the daily operations of the lodge. This position requires fly-in/fly-out travel from Edmonton, Alberta or Yellowknife, Northwest Territories to the project site in Nunavut, with potential for weather-related delays or logistical challenges. Employees are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the designated point of dispatch.
Requirements
- Prior experience in commercial laundry, housekeeping, or camp operations is an asset.
- WHMIS certification and safety training preferred (or willingness to obtain).
- Basic familiarity with industrial washers and dryers.
- Ability to accurately track and record laundry volumes.
- Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
- Must be able to successfully pass a Criminal Background Check
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work efficiently under minimal supervision.
- Understanding of hygiene and infection control principles.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and attention to detail.
- Physically fit, reliable, and committed to safety practices.
- Ability to maintain positive working relationships with staff, guests, and Indigenous community members.
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work respectfully with Indigenous and Inuit staff.
Responsibilities
- Collect, count, weigh, and log all personal laundry using tracking sheets/ program.
- Assist housekeepers and guests with personal laundry bag drop-off and pick-up.
- Secure small personal laundry bags with zip ties; combine multiple small bags in large machines to save water and time.
- Pick up personal laundry during scheduled night shift times (e.g., 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm).
- Ensure timely processing: all personal laundry washed by 12:30–1:00 pm, dried by 4:00 pm.
- Prioritize certain clients, ensuring return of laundry before required times (e.g., 2:00 pm).
- Keep washers and dryers running continuously; avoid idle machines.
- Run additional spin cycles on small stacking washers to ensure proper drying.
- Clean lint traps in small dryers after every load; clean lint traps in large dryers twice daily (6:00 am and 6:00 pm) and sign off on logs.
- Use designated machines for PPE items only (coveralls, jackets); track and return cleaned PPE to mine dry or assigned location.
- To launder clothing, other washable materials, and use only the instructed washers and dryers for them.
- Load and unload washers/dryers and support other team members with high-volume laundry tasks.
- Maintain a clean and organized laundry room at all times.
- Follow all safety, WHMIS, and PPE procedures while handling laundry, chemicals, and soiled linens.
- Report maintenance issues, equipment failures, or safety concerns to supervisors promptly.
- Support the broader housekeeping and janitorial team when required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Housekeeping Supervisor or Camp Manager.
Benefits
- Shared accommodations and meals are provided while on site.
- Excellent work-life balance with a 3 week on/ 3 week off rotation
- Ability to expand skills in a large camp atmosphere
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
