Laundry Attendant

Permanent, Full-Time (through the school year), starting September 2026

One of our core values at St. Michaels University School is respect. With this in mind, we acknowledge that our school rests in the heart of Straits Salish territory, a living culture with its own rites, ceremonies, and unfolding history. We honour the Esquimalt, Songhees, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples – whose homelands we share and whom we recognize as our neighbours.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager of Purchasing and Ancillary Services, the Laundry Attendant is responsible for performing routine duties involved in providing laundry services for boarding students at St. Michaels University School.

Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday when school is in session. Flexibility may be needed for occasional weekend work, and during school closures (Winter, Spring and Summer break). If available, training shifts may take place in June 2026.

Key Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Sorting, washing, drying, pressing, and folding clothing, towels, sheets, and other items.
• Performing minor sewing duties.
• Tracking which items belong to whom and distributing to students’ personal boxes.
• Ensuring that the laundry facility remains clean at all times.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Prior experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Familiarity with cleaning detergents and laundering equipment.
• Capacity to work at a moderate to high level of physical effort including the ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 pounds (88 kilograms).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Safety conscious.
• Available to work the occasional weekend on short notice.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, and basic computer skills.

Salary:

Hourly range: $20.51 to $30.77

Criminal Record Check:

Must pass and maintain a clear Solicitor General criminal record check for the purpose of working with children.

Application Details:

Please apply with a resume and cover letter by 2:00 pm on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 .

About St. Michaels University School:

Located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, St. Michaels University School (SMUS) is a Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 day and boarding school with a global reputation for academic excellence.

Our students from over 30 countries all over the world have opportunities in academics, athletics, arts, leadership, service and outdoor education, and are inspired by an extraordinary staff committed to character growth and preparing students for what lies ahead in life. The school’s Mission shapes these endeavours: Our school seeks the excellence in all of us, with passion and compassion. We are a community shaped by the pursuit of truth and goodness, providing outstanding preparation for life. At St. Michaels University School, we seek to employ and empower individuals who wish to forge impactful relationships and careers that place our students at the centre. We firmly believe that expanding our diversity while adjusting our practice will lead to becoming the community we envision – a place where staff and students share a sense that they fully belong.