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Laundry Associate: Full-Time Salary: From $15.00 per hour Background Screening Requirement: This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening ...

Laundry Attendant

Lake Mary, FL · On-site

$11.75 - $14.50/hr

Laundry Attendant As a Laundry Attendant , you will be responsible for cleaning, sorting, and ... Why Our Associates Love HVMG * Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio

Laundry Attendant

Lake Mary, FL · On-site

$11.75 - $14.50/hr

Laundry Attendant As a Laundry Attendant , you will be responsible for cleaning, sorting, and ... Why Our Associates Love HVMG * Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio

Laundry Attendant

Lake Mary, FL · On-site

$11.75 - $14.50/hr

Laundry Attendant As a Laundry Attendant , you will be responsible for cleaning, sorting, and ... Why Our Associates Love HVMG * Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio

Clean laundry machinery. * Assist in laundry inventories. * Clean laundry area. * Fold and store ... External Relationships Has regular contact with Housekeeping & Hotel Associates. Qualifications

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How much do laundry associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for laundry associate in Florida is $10.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $9.71 and $11.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a laundry associate?

Laundry Associates are professionals responsible for cleaning, drying, folding, and organizing linens, uniforms, and other fabrics in settings such as hotels, hospitals, laundromats, or commercial laundry facilities. Their duties often include sorting laundry by color and fabric type, operating washers and dryers, treating stains, and ensuring that all items are properly prepared for use. Laundry Associates play a key role in maintaining hygiene and cleanliness standards, and may also assist with inventory and equipment maintenance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a laundry associate?

To thrive as a Laundry Associate, you need attention to detail, time management, and a basic understanding of garment care, often with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with industrial washers, dryers, and cleaning agents is typically required, and some employers may provide on-the-job training or require safety certification. Strong organizational skills, reliability, and the ability to work efficiently in a team setting are standout soft skills. These competencies ensure clean, well-maintained linens and garments, supporting overall operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

What are some common challenges faced by laundry associates and how can they be managed?

Laundry Associates often work in fast-paced environments where managing large volumes of linens or garments efficiently is key. Common challenges include handling heavy loads, maintaining quality standards under tight deadlines, and dealing with malfunctioning equipment. Building strong organizational skills, following safety protocols, and developing good communication with team members can help manage these challenges effectively. Many employers provide on-the-job training and support to ensure associates can work safely and efficiently.

What is the difference between Laundry Associate vs Housekeeping Attendant?

AspectLaundry AssociateHousekeeping Attendant
CredentialsNone required, may have on-the-job trainingNone required, may have on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentLaundry rooms, industrial washers/dryersGuest rooms, hotel corridors, public areas
Industry UsageHotels, hospitals, laundromatsHotels, resorts, hospitals
Job FocusSorting, washing, drying, folding linens and garmentsCleaning and maintaining guest rooms and public spaces

While both roles involve cleaning tasks within hospitality or healthcare settings, Laundry Associates focus specifically on processing linens and garments through laundry equipment, whereas Housekeeping Attendants handle cleaning guest rooms and public areas. Both positions are essential for maintaining cleanliness and require similar entry-level skills, but their daily tasks and work environments differ.

What are the most commonly searched types of Laundry jobs in Florida?

The most popular types of Laundry jobs in Florida are:

Infographic showing various Laundry Associate job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $22,564 per year, or $10.8 per hour.

Laundry Associate

Port Charlotte, FL • On-site

Life Care Services
Health Care and Social Assistance • 201 - 500 employees

$15/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

WHO ARE WE?

Come join our dedicated team at South Port Square, a wonderful place to work! South Port Square is a 40-acre campus in Port Charlotte close to Charlotte Harbor and Punta Gorda and is one of Florida's best kept secrets! You'll join a team with a strong work ethic, with management and co-workers who want to make a positive impact on our residents' lives. These extraordinary leaders and role models will help you craft a long, satisfying, and fruitful senior living career at South Port Square. For over 30 years, South Port Square has been addressing the growing needs of the retiring and senior communities. Today, South Port Square is one of twelve retirement communities in Florida managed by Life Care Services (LCS), the nation's leading developer and manager of senior living communities. We continually strive to create an environment of trust and transparency by helping employees find a sense of purpose in their job and achieve their highest potential while providing hospitality to those who work and live at South Port Square. 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Our Housekeepers are responsible for the cleanliness and neatness of our resident private apartment homes, common areas throughout the community, and our healthcare center, as applicable. 

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Housekeeper:

  • Performs general housekeeping duties in apartments, such as: vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, and dusting of all cleared flat surfaces.
  • Performs general housekeeping duties of hallways and common areas as directed by supervisor.
  • Maintains all equipment and supplies in proper condition.
  • Responsible for performing a variety of housekeeping and laundry functions to maintain an attractive, clean, and comfortable environment to meet the needs of residents.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
  • Three to six months' experience in housekeeping or janitorial position preferred.

What We Offer:

  • Work today, get paid tomorrow with DailyPay! South Port Square now offers DailyPay - a program that allows employees to access their earned income on demand, as it's earned.
  • Benefits for full and part-time staff, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more!
  • Fun, caring, inclusive work environment!

Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu, and COVID-19 vaccine status. 

Laundry Associate: Full-Time 

Salary: From $15.00 per hour

Background Screening Requirement: This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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About Life Care Services

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s an industry pioneer with more than a half-century of experience, making a difference in the lives of seniors has been our sole focus since day one. At LCS, we’ve designed a dedicated family of companies to help fulfill your community’s mission. This structure allows us to develop and share expertise across our company to deliver innovative solutions to seniors and their communities. We are guided by five principles to ensure that every company decision is made with integrity and for the good of the seniors we serve.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Des Moines, IA, US

Year founded

1971

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