Background

Strathmore University is a Chartered University located in Nairobi, Kenya. It was the first multiracial and multi religious educational institution in English speaking Eastern Africa and more recently the first institute of higher learning to be ISO certified in East and Central Africa in 2004. Our mission is to provide all-round quality education in an atmo...

Duties and Responsibilities

Laundry Operations

• Washing, drying, ironing, folding and other required laundry processes for table linen and STH staff uniforms.
• Inspect laundry to ensure it is clean, properly processed and ready for use
• Report damaged, worn-out or defective linen, uniforms and laundry equipment to the laundry supervisor in Charge.

Linen Issuance and Collection

• Receive linen requests from students and staff
• Assess the condition and quantity of received used/dirty linen.
• Issue the appropriate quantities and types of linen as per the established procedures.
• Maintain appropriate records of linen issued and received to support accountability.

Laundry Area & Equipment

• Maintain cleanliness, order and hygiene within the laundry.
• Use laundry equipment, detergents and other materials appropriately.
• Report equipment faults, breakages, damaged or missing linen to the supervisor in Charge.
• Provide courteous and timely service to students and staff.
• Observe relevant health, safety and laundry procedures.

Qualifications or Requirements

Minimum Academic Qualifications

• Diploma/Certificate/Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent.

Experience Needed

• At least one year’s experience in a similar role

• Washing, drying, ironing, folding and other required laundry processes for table linen and STH staff uniforms.
• Inspect laundry to ensure it is clean, properly processed and ready for use
• Report damaged, worn-out or defective linen, uniforms and laundry equipment to the laundry supervisor in Charge.
• Receive linen requests from students and staff
• Assess the condition and quantity of received used/dirty linen.
• Issue the appropriate quantities and types of linen as per the established procedures.
• Maintain appropriate records of linen issued and received to support accountability.
• Maintain cleanliness, order and hygiene within the laundry.
• Use laundry equipment, detergents and other materials appropriately.
• Report equipment faults, breakages, damaged or missing linen to the supervisor in Charge.
• Provide courteous and timely service to students and staff.
• Observe relevant health, safety and laundry procedures.

• Diploma/Certificate/Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent.