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name: laundromat-attendant
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'laundromat attendant' (also: launderette attendant, launderette worker, launderette operator, laundromat operator, laundry assistant, laundry aide). Use when the user asks for typical laundromat attendant work such as: Receive and mark articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers.; Start washers, dry cleaners, driers, or extractors, and turn valves or levers to regulate machine processes and the volume of soap, detergent, water, bleach, starch, and other additives.; Sort and count articles removed from dryers, and fold, wrap, or hang them."
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# Laundromat Attendant

Laundromat attendants assist the customers of self-servicing laundries with issues related to coin-machines, dryers or vending machines. They maintain the general cleanliness of the laundry.

## Core workflow

1. Receive and mark articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers.
2. Start washers, dry cleaners, driers, or extractors, and turn valves or levers to regulate machine processes and the volume of soap, detergent, water, bleach, starch, and other additives.
3. Sort and count articles removed from dryers, and fold, wrap, or hang them.
4. Examine and sort into lots articles to be cleaned, according to color, fabric, dirt content, and cleaning technique required.
5. Load articles into washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to perform loading.
6. Clean machine filters, and lubricate equipment.
7. Remove items from washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to do so.
8. Operate extractors and driers, or direct their operation.

## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- assist customers
- cleaning techniques
- control temperature
- greet guests
- guarantee customer satisfaction
- maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
- maintain customer service
- maintain inventory of cleaning supplies
- maintain personal hygiene standards when cleaning
- operate floor cleaning equipment
- operate tumble dryer
- oversee guest laundry service
- read care labels
- rinse cloth articles
- set up machine controls

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/e16e4cb0-6f7d-4bf9-8f90-d1d866ad229b), O*NET 30.3 (51-6011.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*