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Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason Job ID #32155: Laundry Aide - Casual Union: CUPE Local 5167 Lodges Job Description ID #: 902 Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on August 19, 2026. Duration: Periodic Posting for all upcoming Temporary Part-time Casual on Call vacancies. Applications will be considered from September 8, 2026 - March 8, 2027. Vacancy type: This posting will be used to fill current vacancies, as well as any further vacancies which arise during the period noted above. Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. The Healthy & Safe Communities Department is committed to its people and is dedicated to building a strong and healthy community. We are passionate about making a difference and are recognized for our excellence. We offer a respectful and supportive workplace that provides life-long learning opportunities, leadership, innovation and performance excellence. We are looking for high performing public servants who are interested in experiencing a challenging, rewarding, enjoyable, and fulfilling career. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to provide excellent client service in a respectful, courageous, empathetic, just and ethical manner. Your ability to set and achieve personal goals, professional goals and contribute to the goals of the organization will result in high job satisfaction. SUMMARY OF DUTIES Reporting to the Supervisor, Housekeeping & Laundry Services provides laundry services for residents at Macassa or Wentworth Lodge. These duties include collecting, sorting, laundering, delivering, labelling and mending of linens and personal clothing and other duties as assigned. GENERAL DUTIES Collects, sorts and prepares soiled laundry for pick-up and in-house washing. Launders residents’ clothing and other washable items by hand and machine. Labels, records and delivers residents’ clothing. Checks, records and labels new linen. Operates equipment such as washers, dryers, vacuum, labelling and sewing machines. Performs preventative maintenance on equipment such as cleaning lint traps and machines; records and reports malfunctions. Stocks and delivers linen carts to wings as per pre-defined quota. Maintains an inventory of linen; reports shortages. Maintains records such as dry cleaning costs by outside companies, articles lost and damaged. Requisitions and maintains an inventory of laundry chemicals and sewing notions. Mends linens; sews tablecloths and food covers. Receives and answers enquiries from staff, families and residents. Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety. Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Previous laundry experience normally acquired through a combination of education and relevant work experience. 2. Previous laundry experience working in a health-care facility. 3. Previous experience operating commercial/industrial laundry equipment such as washers, dryers, sewing machines and labelling machines. 4. Must be physically capable of lifting/carrying 13 kilograms and pushing/pulling using up to 18 kilograms of force. 5. Demonstrated ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions. 6. Must be respectful of confidentiality at all times with a demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and relate to peers and seniors in a Long-Term Care facility in a professional and respectful manner. 7. Demonstrated knowledge of laundry methods, materials and equipment. 8. Demonstrated ability to absorb a suitable course of in-service training. THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THIS POSITION AND THE WORKPLACE. Disclaimer: Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination. Terms: The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.

What you’ll do

The Laundry Aide is responsible for collecting, sorting, laundering, and delivering linens and personal clothing for residents in a long-term care facility. They also perform equipment maintenance, maintain inventory levels, and ensure accurate record-keeping for laundry services.

Requirements

Candidates must have previous laundry experience, ideally within a healthcare setting, and proficiency in operating commercial laundry equipment. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 13 kilograms and push or pull up to 18 kilograms of force.

Benefits

• Life-long learning opportunities

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Laundry operations
• Commercial laundry equipment
• Linen management
• Inventory control
• Sewing
• Mending
• Client service
• Health and safety compliance
• Record keeping
• Equipment maintenance
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Courage
• Empathy
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Auditing
• Housekeeping
• Customer Service
• Confidentiality
• Dry Cleaning
• Economics
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Legislation
• Lifelong Learning
• Linens
• Sorting
• Stocks (Inventory)
• Trustworthiness

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Social Services
• Administrative
• Laundry Aide
• Laundry Worker
• Hand Launderers and Pressers
• Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers