Laundry Helper (002685)

Middlebury College is hiring a Laundry Helper to support our Dining Services team. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for laundering uniforms and linens, performing light equipment cleaning and maintenance, and ensuring dryer vents remain clear and functional. You’ll help maintain a clean, efficient workspace while providing courteous service and responding to student questions with professionalism. Ideal candidates are at least 18 years old and comfortable working independently.

This position is a part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible position. The hourly rate for this position is $17.45 per hour.

Core Responsibilities

• Launders all Dining Services’ uniforms & linen.
• Performs light maintenance and cleaning of equipment (must be at least 18 years of age).
• Cleans dryer vents.
• Reports any equipment problems to supervisor.
• Interacts appropriately with the customer.
• Answers students questions in a polite, courteous manner.
• Hours are subject to change.
• Performs other duties as assigned to assist the department in obtaining and maintaining its mission.

Requirements

• Education & Training: High school diploma preferred, must have reading skills for using chemicals to remove stains and spots.
• Experience: Previous experience with cleaning and stain removal helpful but not required.
• Knowledge: Will be trained on use of various products for stain removal and washing techniques for various fabrics.
• Other: Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength and follow simple oral instructions. Ability to establish and maintain working relations with supervisors, fellow workers, students and the rest of the College staff. Ability to follow a schedule. May be asked to work additional hours. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, as well as bend and reach frequently. Must have the ability to lift 20-30 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Must be able to push and pull up to 100 lbs. frequently.

Other Requirements:

• Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Benefits

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:

• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events. In addition, the card allows door access to certain campus buildings. Spouses or domestic partners of benefits-eligible employees are eligible to receive a Spouse/Partner card with the same privileges as the employee card (except door access).

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.