Laundry and Maintenance Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Hours:

Monday - Friday

Do you take pride in keeping things clean, organized, and running smoothly behind the scenes? Northern Lights is looking for a dependable Laundry Aide and Maintenance Assistant to support our residents by ensuring their clothing, linens, and personal items are cared for with attention and respect. If you’re reliable, detail-oriented, and enjoy making a difference through your work, we’d love to meet you!

At Northern Lights, we are committed to making lives better—for our residents, families, and team members. We live out our values of hospitality, stewardship, integrity, respect, and humor® every day, and we believe every role plays a vital part in creating a warm, welcoming community.

• Wash, dry, fold, and properly label resident clothing and community linens.

• Sort laundry according to care instructions and infection-control standards.

• Operate washers, dryers, and other laundry equipment safely and efficiently.

• Distribute clean laundry to resident rooms and designated storage areas.

• Support Resident Comfort & Dignity:

• Handle personal clothing and linens with care, respect, and attention to detail.

• Follow resident preferences and schedules when applicable.

• Promptly report missing, damaged, or mislabeled items to leadership.

Maintain a Safe & Efficient Laundry Area:

• Keep laundry rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked.

• Monitor supplies and notify leadership when restocking is needed.

• Follow all safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.

• Identify and report equipment issues or maintenance concerns.

Be a Team Player:

• Collaborate with housekeeping, caregiving, and leadership teams as needed.

• Assist with special projects, deep cleans, or increased laundry needs.

• Treat residents, families, and coworkers with kindness, dignity, and respect.

• Previous laundry or housekeeping experience preferred, but not required—we will train the right person!

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.

• Dependable, organized, and able to manage time effectively.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout a shift.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

• Comfortable working in a warm environment and handling repetitive tasks.

• Willingness to complete required training and safety education upon hire.

• Competitive hourly pay & shift differentials

• Paid time off & flexible scheduling options

• Health, dental & vision insurance for qualifying team members

• Ongoing training & career growth opportunities

• A supportive, mission-driven team that values your work every day