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LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Watertown, NY · On-site

$16.94 - $26.26/hr

One year experience in commercial, non-residential housekeeping/laundry preferred. * Must be able to operate a variety of equipment. * Must be willing to perform basic housekeeping tasks and follow ...

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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for laundry equipment in the United States is $24.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $28.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectLaundry EquipmentLaundry Technician
CredentialsKnowledge of machinery, certifications varyTechnical certifications, HVAC or appliance repair
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, laundry facilitiesOn-site repair, maintenance at client locations
Employer & IndustryManufacturers, laundry service providersLaundry service companies, maintenance firms

While Laundry Equipment involves the design, installation, and maintenance of laundry machinery, Laundry Technicians focus on repairing and servicing these machines on-site. Both roles require technical knowledge, but Laundry Technicians are more hands-on with repairs, whereas Laundry Equipment specialists often work in manufacturing or installation settings.

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Laundry Equipment Operator

Laundry Equipment Operator

The University Of Iowa

Iowa City, IA • On-site

Other

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago

University Of Iowa rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 84 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

427th of 555 rated colleges and universities

Job description

The University of Iowa is seeking a Laundry Equipment Operator to operate industrial sized laundry equipment and linen transportation system, in addition to performing manual tasks related to the sorting, washing and drying of materials. The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, which may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits.

Duties to include:

  • Responsible for operating computer programs used to run laundry equipment.

  • Operate the rail linen transportation system to arrange for efficient and proper loading of linen into machines and bag system.
  • Manually load soiled linen into washers, unload clean, wet linen; unload clean, dry linen.
  • Sort soiled linen by product and customer. Unload soiled linen from laundry trucks by bag, accurately weigh and record weight, and load into carts for sorting.
  • Move objects more than 20 pounds. 

Schedule Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM 

Department UI Laundry Services

Location Oakdale Campus, Coralville

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

  • Ability to read, write, understand and follow instructions.
  • Any combination of experience, undergraduate education, and/or post high school training using computers or computer-operated equipment that is the equivalent to six months of full-time employment.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Experience in commercialized laundry environment.

  • Experience operating large laundry equipment.

  • Basic computer knowledge.

  • Ability to demonstrate civil and respectful behaviors while working with a variety of individuals and groups.

Position and Application Details:

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 3 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. State agency employers in Iowa are required to use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. University of Iowa employees, including those who work remotely or out-of-state, are subject to E-Verify.

For additional questions, please contact Brooke McMurl at (319) 467-0719 or brooke-mcmurl@uiowa.edu.

This position is performed fully on campus.

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.

Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.

Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

Additional Information
  • Classification Title: Laundry Equipment Operator
  • Appointment Type: Merit
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Work Modality Options: On Campus
Compensation
  • Pay Level: 4
Contact Information
  • Organization: Finance & Operations (General)
  • Contact Name: Brooke McMurl
  • Contact Email: brooke-mcmurl@uiowa.edu

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