Clothing Assistant - Laundry & Linen Care

About the role

The Clothing Assistant provides a positive and uplifting experience for visitors to the temple by laundering, mending and caring for the clothing and linens used there. The position typically reports to the Clothing Supervisor and guides volunteers and service missionaries working in the temple. It is described as a developing para-professional role, full-time at 40 hours per week.

Key responsibilities

• Operate commercial laundry equipment.
• Prepare clothing and linens for temple use: sorting, washing, drying, hanging, pressing, folding and assembling items for patrons, workers and others.
• Train service missionaries and volunteers in daily laundry operations and help them prioritize their work.
• Wait courteously on patrons to provide clothing in the right size and make sure enough stock is available.
• May oversee clothing rental operations.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance on laundry equipment, such as cleaning machinery, filters, vents and screens, and change washer chemicals as needed.
• Spot clean clothing, may assist with steam-pressing and ironing, and may track daily production records.

Required profile

• 2 years of related experience, preferably in laundry, retail or customer service, or progress towards or completion of a university degree or industry-recognized certification.
• Ability to organize, lead and manage volunteers, and to follow instructions and work well with others.
• Good verbal communication skills and demonstrated customer service.
• Able to lift 13.6 kg and perform physically demanding work in a fast-paced environment, standing for long periods.
• Basic computer skills.