Laundry worker and drycleaner, Kaiwhakamahi mīhini horoi me te akuaku
Also known as
- Laundry processor, drycleaning production assistant, ironer
Laundry workers and dry cleaners operate washing and drycleaning machines and equipment to clean clothes, sheets and similar items. They may iron or press items.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $31
Most common
$40
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Laundry workers and drycleaners
- usually work regular business hours, but may work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in businesses, laundromats, hotels and hospitals
- may work in hot and hazardous conditions involving chemicals
- need to be practical, methodical and safety conscious
Tasks
- clean laundry for customers
- calculate cleaning costs
- write down cleaning instructions
- label and sort items to be cleaned
- check clothes for stains or damage
- mix chemicals for cleaning or treatment
- operate drycleaning, washing and drying machines
- iron, fold and pack clean laundry
- clean and maintain machines and tools
Practical
Organised
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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