- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Operate or tend washing or dry-cleaning machines to wash or dry-clean industrial or household articles, such as cloth garments, suede, leather, furs, blankets, draperies, linens, rugs, and carpets. Includes spotters and dyers of these articles.
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Near Vision, Oral Comprehension, Trunk Strength, and Oral Expression. Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, English Language, and Administration and Management and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Speaking.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Controlling Machines and Processes
Performing General Physical Activities
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Getting Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Training and Teaching Others
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Assisting and Caring for Others
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Processing Information
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Scheduling Work and Activities
Coaching and Developing Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Thinking Creatively
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Analyzing Data or Information
Developing and Building Teams
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Interacting With Computers
Performing Administrative Activities
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Selling or Influencing Others
Staffing Organizational Units
Abilities
Near Vision
Oral Comprehension
Trunk Strength
Oral Expression
Deductive Reasoning
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Category Flexibility
Control Precision
Finger Dexterity
Inductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Selective Attention
Flexibility of Closure
Speech Clarity
Information Ordering
Visual Color Discrimination
Manual Dexterity
Written Comprehension
Speech Recognition
Extent Flexibility
Perceptual Speed
Far Vision
Rate Control
Hearing Sensitivity
Time Sharing
Static Strength
Multilimb Coordination
Gross Body Coordination
Written Expression
Stamina
Visualization
Reaction Time
Response Orientation
Auditory Attention
Dynamic Strength
Wrist-Finger Speed
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Depth Perception
Speed of Closure
Speed of Limb Movement
Gross Body Equilibrium
Memorization
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Enterprising
Investigative
Social
Artistic
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Administration and Management
Chemistry
Education and Training
Production and Processing
Mathematics
Public Safety and Security
Personnel and Human Resources
Sales and Marketing
Mechanical
Communications and Media
Philosophy and Theology
Psychology
Telecommunications
Therapy and Counseling
Economics and Accounting
Foreign Language
Engineering and Technology
Law and Government
Computers and Electronics
Medicine and Dentistry
Clerical
Wages
Hawaii
$32,280
District of Columbia
$29,690
Idaho
$25,950
Connecticut
$25,390
Alaska
$23,890
Minnesota
$23,640
Rhode Island
$22,680
Washington
$22,510
Massachusetts
$22,500
New Hampshire
$22,020
Nevada
$21,780
Vermont
$21,700
Pennsylvania
$21,550
Michigan
$21,510
New York
$20,910
Oregon
$20,550
North Dakota
$20,370
Iowa
$20,360
Colorado
$20,310
Virgin Islands
$20,300
California
$20,230
Arizona
$20,200
Illinois
$20,060
Maryland
$19,890
Wisconsin
$19,890
Nebraska
$19,820
New Jersey
$19,800
Maine
$19,580
Indiana
$19,560
Utah
$19,460
Wyoming
$19,420
Ohio
$19,320
South Dakota
$19,210
Kentucky
$19,210
Virginia
$18,930
Missouri
$18,910
Delaware
$18,870
Alabama
$18,860
Florida
$18,780
Tennessee
$18,650
South Carolina
$18,540
Montana
$18,540
West Virginia
$18,510
New Mexico
$18,500
Kansas
$18,410
North Carolina
$18,380
Georgia
$18,260
Texas
$17,970
Arkansas
$17,940
Oklahoma
$17,860
Louisiana
$17,850
Mississippi
$17,600
Puerto Rico
$17,460
Guam
$17,090
Skills
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Time Management
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Monitoring
Active Listening
Operation and Control
Operation Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Service Orientation
Coordination
Complex Problem Solving
Active Learning
Management of Personnel Resources
Writing
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Negotiation
Persuasion
Troubleshooting
Quality Control Analysis
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation
Operations Analysis
Mathematics
Equipment Maintenance
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Independence
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Independence
Self Control
Cooperation
Concern for Others
Stress Tolerance
Leadership
Adaptability/Flexibility
Initiative
Social Orientation
Analytical Thinking
Innovation
Persistence
Achievement/Effort
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Spend Time Standing
Work With Work Group or Team
Exposed to Contaminants
Face-to-Face Discussions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Contact With Others
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Time Pressure
Freedom to Make Decisions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Physical Proximity
Spend Time Walking and Running
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Deal With External Customers
Telephone
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Frequency of Decision Making
Coordinate or Lead Others
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Degree of Automation
Level of Competition
Consequence of Error
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Sitting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Work Schedules
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Telephone
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Letters and Memos
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Electronic Mail
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Under Cover
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Time Pressure
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Contaminants
Telephone
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Under Cover
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Time Pressure
Public Speaking
Face-to-Face Discussions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Receive and mark articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers.
Start washers, dry cleaners, driers, or extractors, and turn valves or levers to regulate machine processes and the volume of soap, detergent, water, bleach, starch, and other additives.
Sort and count articles removed from dryers, and fold, wrap, or hang them.
Examine and sort into lots articles to be cleaned, according to color, fabric, dirt content, and cleaning technique required.
Load articles into washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to perform loading.
Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches, and other solutions and chemicals to clean, color, dry, or stiffen articles.
Clean machine filters, and lubricate equipment.
Remove items from washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to do so.
Operate extractors and driers, or direct their operation.
Inspect soiled articles to determine sources of stains, to locate color imperfections, and to identify items requiring special treatment.
Determine spotting procedures and proper solvents, based on fabric and stain types.
- Importance Supplemental-
Spray steam, water, or air over spots to flush out chemicals, dry material, raise naps, or brighten colors.
Operate dry-cleaning machines to clean soiled articles.
Test fabrics in inconspicuous places to determine whether solvents will damage dyes or fabrics.
Pre-soak, sterilize, scrub, spot-clean, and dry contaminated or stained articles, using neutralizer solutions and portable machines.
Start pumps to operate distilling systems that drain and reclaim dry cleaning solvents.
Spread soiled articles on work tables, and position stained portions over vacuum heads or on marble slabs.
Sprinkle chemical solvents over stains, and pat areas with brushes or sponges to remove stains.
Apply bleaching powders to spots and spray them with steam to remove stains from fabrics that do not respond to other cleaning solvents.
Match sample colors, applying knowledge of bleaching agent and dye properties, and types, construction, conditions, and colors of articles.
Mix bleaching agents with hot water in vats, and soak material until it is bleached.
Apply chemicals to neutralize the effects of solvents.
Dye articles to change or restore their colors, using knowledge of textile compositions and the properties and effects of bleaches and dyes.
Identify articles' fabrics and original dyes by sight and touch, or by testing samples with fire or chemical reagents.
Iron or press articles, fabrics, and furs, using hand irons or pressing machines.
Hang curtains, drapes, blankets, pants, and other garments on stretch frames to dry.
Wash, dry-clean, or glaze delicate articles or fur garment linings by hand, using mild detergents or dry cleaning solutions.
Rinse articles in water and acetic acid solutions to remove excess dye and to fix colors.
Mend and sew articles, using hand stitching, adhesive patches, or sewing machines.
Immerse articles in bleaching baths to strip colors.
Clean fabrics, using vacuums or air hoses.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Load articles into washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to perform loading.
Sort and count articles removed from dryers, and fold, wrap, or hang them.
Remove items from washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to do so.
Examine and sort into lots articles to be cleaned, according to color, fabric, dirt content, and cleaning technique required.
Start washers, dry cleaners, driers, or extractors, and turn valves or levers to regulate machine processes and the volume of soap, detergent, water, bleach, starch, and other additives.
Receive and mark articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers.
Inspect soiled articles to determine sources of stains, to locate color imperfections, and to identify items requiring special treatment.
Clean machine filters, and lubricate equipment.
Operate extractors and driers, or direct their operation.
Determine spotting procedures and proper solvents, based on fabric and stain types.
Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches, and other solutions and chemicals to clean, color, dry, or stiffen articles.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Pre-soak, sterilize, scrub, spot-clean, and dry contaminated or stained articles, using neutralizer solutions and portable machines.
Apply bleaching powders to spots and spray them with steam to remove stains from fabrics that do not respond to other cleaning solvents.
Apply chemicals to neutralize the effects of solvents.
Sprinkle chemical solvents over stains, and pat areas with brushes or sponges to remove stains.
Mix bleaching agents with hot water in vats, and soak material until it is bleached.
Test fabrics in inconspicuous places to determine whether solvents will damage dyes or fabrics.
Hang curtains, drapes, blankets, pants, and other garments on stretch frames to dry.
Iron or press articles, fabrics, and furs, using hand irons or pressing machines.
Identify articles' fabrics and original dyes by sight and touch, or by testing samples with fire or chemical reagents.
Operate dry-cleaning machines to clean soiled articles.
Mend and sew articles, using hand stitching, adhesive patches, or sewing machines.
Spray steam, water, or air over spots to flush out chemicals, dry material, raise naps, or brighten colors.
Rinse articles in water and acetic acid solutions to remove excess dye and to fix colors.
Immerse articles in bleaching baths to strip colors.
Match sample colors, applying knowledge of bleaching agent and dye properties, and types, construction, conditions, and colors of articles.
Dye articles to change or restore their colors, using knowledge of textile compositions and the properties and effects of bleaches and dyes.
Spread soiled articles on work tables, and position stained portions over vacuum heads or on marble slabs.
Wash, dry-clean, or glaze delicate articles or fur garment linings by hand, using mild detergents or dry cleaning solutions.
Start pumps to operate distilling systems that drain and reclaim dry cleaning solvents.
Operate machines that comb, dry and polish furs, clean, sterilize and fluff feathers and blankets, or roll and package towels.
Clean fabrics, using vacuums or air hoses.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Determine spotting procedures and proper solvents, based on fabric and stain types.
Clean machine filters, and lubricate equipment.
Operate extractors and driers, or direct their operation.
Examine and sort into lots articles to be cleaned, according to color, fabric, dirt content, and cleaning technique required.
Sort and count articles removed from dryers, and fold, wrap, or hang them.
Receive and mark articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers.
Remove items from washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to do so.
Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches, and other solutions and chemicals to clean, color, dry, or stiffen articles.
Inspect soiled articles to determine sources of stains, to locate color imperfections, and to identify items requiring special treatment.
Load articles into washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to perform loading.
Start washers, dry cleaners, driers, or extractors, and turn valves or levers to regulate machine processes and the volume of soap, detergent, water, bleach, starch, and other additives.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Apply chemicals to neutralize the effects of solvents.
Match sample colors, applying knowledge of bleaching agent and dye properties, and types, construction, conditions, and colors of articles.
Pre-soak, sterilize, scrub, spot-clean, and dry contaminated or stained articles, using neutralizer solutions and portable machines.
Apply bleaching powders to spots and spray them with steam to remove stains from fabrics that do not respond to other cleaning solvents.
Mix bleaching agents with hot water in vats, and soak material until it is bleached.
Spread soiled articles on work tables, and position stained portions over vacuum heads or on marble slabs.
Start pumps to operate distilling systems that drain and reclaim dry cleaning solvents.
Identify articles' fabrics and original dyes by sight and touch, or by testing samples with fire or chemical reagents.
Iron or press articles, fabrics, and furs, using hand irons or pressing machines.
Test fabrics in inconspicuous places to determine whether solvents will damage dyes or fabrics.
Sprinkle chemical solvents over stains, and pat areas with brushes or sponges to remove stains.
Clean fabrics, using vacuums or air hoses.
Hang curtains, drapes, blankets, pants, and other garments on stretch frames to dry.
Spray steam, water, or air over spots to flush out chemicals, dry material, raise naps, or brighten colors.
Mend and sew articles, using hand stitching, adhesive patches, or sewing machines.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Remove items from washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to do so.
Sort and count articles removed from dryers, and fold, wrap, or hang them.
Start washers, dry cleaners, driers, or extractors, and turn valves or levers to regulate machine processes and the volume of soap, detergent, water, bleach, starch, and other additives.
Examine and sort into lots articles to be cleaned, according to color, fabric, dirt content, and cleaning technique required.
Load articles into washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to perform loading.
Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches, and other solutions and chemicals to clean, color, dry, or stiffen articles.
Receive and mark articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers.
Operate extractors and driers, or direct their operation.
Determine spotting procedures and proper solvents, based on fabric and stain types.
Inspect soiled articles to determine sources of stains, to locate color imperfections, and to identify items requiring special treatment.
Clean machine filters, and lubricate equipment.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Spray steam, water, or air over spots to flush out chemicals, dry material, raise naps, or brighten colors.
Operate dry-cleaning machines to clean soiled articles.
Test fabrics in inconspicuous places to determine whether solvents will damage dyes or fabrics.
Identify articles' fabrics and original dyes by sight and touch, or by testing samples with fire or chemical reagents.
Iron or press articles, fabrics, and furs, using hand irons or pressing machines.
Mend and sew articles, using hand stitching, adhesive patches, or sewing machines.
Hang curtains, drapes, blankets, pants, and other garments on stretch frames to dry.
Sprinkle chemical solvents over stains, and pat areas with brushes or sponges to remove stains.
Clean fabrics, using vacuums or air hoses.
Pre-soak, sterilize, scrub, spot-clean, and dry contaminated or stained articles, using neutralizer solutions and portable machines.
Mix bleaching agents with hot water in vats, and soak material until it is bleached.
Apply chemicals to neutralize the effects of solvents.
Match sample colors, applying knowledge of bleaching agent and dye properties, and types, construction, conditions, and colors of articles.
Apply bleaching powders to spots and spray them with steam to remove stains from fabrics that do not respond to other cleaning solvents.
Immerse articles in bleaching baths to strip colors.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Clean machine filters, and lubricate equipment.
Operate extractors and driers, or direct their operation.
Inspect soiled articles to determine sources of stains, to locate color imperfections, and to identify items requiring special treatment.
Load articles into washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to perform loading.
Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches, and other solutions and chemicals to clean, color, dry, or stiffen articles.
Receive and mark articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers.
Determine spotting procedures and proper solvents, based on fabric and stain types.
Examine and sort into lots articles to be cleaned, according to color, fabric, dirt content, and cleaning technique required.
Start washers, dry cleaners, driers, or extractors, and turn valves or levers to regulate machine processes and the volume of soap, detergent, water, bleach, starch, and other additives.
Remove items from washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to do so.
Sort and count articles removed from dryers, and fold, wrap, or hang them.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Hang curtains, drapes, blankets, pants, and other garments on stretch frames to dry.
Mix bleaching agents with hot water in vats, and soak material until it is bleached.
Identify articles' fabrics and original dyes by sight and touch, or by testing samples with fire or chemical reagents.
Spread soiled articles on work tables, and position stained portions over vacuum heads or on marble slabs.
Mend and sew articles, using hand stitching, adhesive patches, or sewing machines.
Immerse articles in bleaching baths to strip colors.
Iron or press articles, fabrics, and furs, using hand irons or pressing machines.
Sprinkle chemical solvents over stains, and pat areas with brushes or sponges to remove stains.
Match sample colors, applying knowledge of bleaching agent and dye properties, and types, construction, conditions, and colors of articles.
Test fabrics in inconspicuous places to determine whether solvents will damage dyes or fabrics.
Dye articles to change or restore their colors, using knowledge of textile compositions and the properties and effects of bleaches and dyes.
Pre-soak, sterilize, scrub, spot-clean, and dry contaminated or stained articles, using neutralizer solutions and portable machines.
Apply bleaching powders to spots and spray them with steam to remove stains from fabrics that do not respond to other cleaning solvents.
Apply chemicals to neutralize the effects of solvents.
Clean fabrics, using vacuums or air hoses.
Operate dry-cleaning machines to clean soiled articles.
Spray steam, water, or air over spots to flush out chemicals, dry material, raise naps, or brighten colors.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Clean machine filters, and lubricate equipment.
Inspect soiled articles to determine sources of stains, to locate color imperfections, and to identify items requiring special treatment.
Receive and mark articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers.
Determine spotting procedures and proper solvents, based on fabric and stain types.
Start washers, dry cleaners, driers, or extractors, and turn valves or levers to regulate machine processes and the volume of soap, detergent, water, bleach, starch, and other additives.
Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches, and other solutions and chemicals to clean, color, dry, or stiffen articles.
Examine and sort into lots articles to be cleaned, according to color, fabric, dirt content, and cleaning technique required.
Remove items from washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to do so.
Sort and count articles removed from dryers, and fold, wrap, or hang them.
Load articles into washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to perform loading.
Operate extractors and driers, or direct their operation.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Hang curtains, drapes, blankets, pants, and other garments on stretch frames to dry.
Mend and sew articles, using hand stitching, adhesive patches, or sewing machines.
Test fabrics in inconspicuous places to determine whether solvents will damage dyes or fabrics.
Mix bleaching agents with hot water in vats, and soak material until it is bleached.
Sprinkle chemical solvents over stains, and pat areas with brushes or sponges to remove stains.
Apply bleaching powders to spots and spray them with steam to remove stains from fabrics that do not respond to other cleaning solvents.
Iron or press articles, fabrics, and furs, using hand irons or pressing machines.
Identify articles' fabrics and original dyes by sight and touch, or by testing samples with fire or chemical reagents.
Pre-soak, sterilize, scrub, spot-clean, and dry contaminated or stained articles, using neutralizer solutions and portable machines.
Apply chemicals to neutralize the effects of solvents.
Match sample colors, applying knowledge of bleaching agent and dye properties, and types, construction, conditions, and colors of articles.
Wash, dry-clean, or glaze delicate articles or fur garment linings by hand, using mild detergents or dry cleaning solutions.
Immerse articles in bleaching baths to strip colors.
Spread soiled articles on work tables, and position stained portions over vacuum heads or on marble slabs.
Operate dry-cleaning machines to clean soiled articles.
Dye articles to change or restore their colors, using knowledge of textile compositions and the properties and effects of bleaches and dyes.
Spray steam, water, or air over spots to flush out chemicals, dry material, raise naps, or brighten colors.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Determine spotting procedures and proper solvents, based on fabric and stain types.
Examine and sort into lots articles to be cleaned, according to color, fabric, dirt content, and cleaning technique required.
Inspect soiled articles to determine sources of stains, to locate color imperfections, and to identify items requiring special treatment.
Receive and mark articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers.
Operate extractors and driers, or direct their operation.
Clean machine filters, and lubricate equipment.
Load articles into washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to perform loading.
Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches, and other solutions and chemicals to clean, color, dry, or stiffen articles.
Remove items from washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to do so.
Sort and count articles removed from dryers, and fold, wrap, or hang them.
Start washers, dry cleaners, driers, or extractors, and turn valves or levers to regulate machine processes and the volume of soap, detergent, water, bleach, starch, and other additives.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Rinse articles in water and acetic acid solutions to remove excess dye and to fix colors.
Mend and sew articles, using hand stitching, adhesive patches, or sewing machines.
Mix bleaching agents with hot water in vats, and soak material until it is bleached.
Dye articles to change or restore their colors, using knowledge of textile compositions and the properties and effects of bleaches and dyes.
Start pumps to operate distilling systems that drain and reclaim dry cleaning solvents.
Iron or press articles, fabrics, and furs, using hand irons or pressing machines.
Wash, dry-clean, or glaze delicate articles or fur garment linings by hand, using mild detergents or dry cleaning solutions.
Hang curtains, drapes, blankets, pants, and other garments on stretch frames to dry.
Pre-soak, sterilize, scrub, spot-clean, and dry contaminated or stained articles, using neutralizer solutions and portable machines.
Apply chemicals to neutralize the effects of solvents.
Apply bleaching powders to spots and spray them with steam to remove stains from fabrics that do not respond to other cleaning solvents.
Clean fabrics, using vacuums or air hoses.
Identify articles' fabrics and original dyes by sight and touch, or by testing samples with fire or chemical reagents.
Immerse articles in bleaching baths to strip colors.
Operate dry-cleaning machines to clean soiled articles.
Spray steam, water, or air over spots to flush out chemicals, dry material, raise naps, or brighten colors.
Spread soiled articles on work tables, and position stained portions over vacuum heads or on marble slabs.
Sprinkle chemical solvents over stains, and pat areas with brushes or sponges to remove stains.
Test fabrics in inconspicuous places to determine whether solvents will damage dyes or fabrics.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Inspect soiled articles to determine sources of stains, to locate color imperfections, and to identify items requiring special treatment.
Receive and mark articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers.
Load articles into washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to perform loading.
Start washers, dry cleaners, driers, or extractors, and turn valves or levers to regulate machine processes and the volume of soap, detergent, water, bleach, starch, and other additives.
Sort and count articles removed from dryers, and fold, wrap, or hang them.
Remove items from washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to do so.
Operate extractors and driers, or direct their operation.
Examine and sort into lots articles to be cleaned, according to color, fabric, dirt content, and cleaning technique required.
Determine spotting procedures and proper solvents, based on fabric and stain types.
Clean machine filters, and lubricate equipment.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Sprinkle chemical solvents over stains, and pat areas with brushes or sponges to remove stains.
Apply bleaching powders to spots and spray them with steam to remove stains from fabrics that do not respond to other cleaning solvents.
Identify articles' fabrics and original dyes by sight and touch, or by testing samples with fire or chemical reagents.
Test fabrics in inconspicuous places to determine whether solvents will damage dyes or fabrics.
Spray steam, water, or air over spots to flush out chemicals, dry material, raise naps, or brighten colors.
Pre-soak, sterilize, scrub, spot-clean, and dry contaminated or stained articles, using neutralizer solutions and portable machines.
Spread soiled articles on work tables, and position stained portions over vacuum heads or on marble slabs.
Mend and sew articles, using hand stitching, adhesive patches, or sewing machines.
Apply chemicals to neutralize the effects of solvents.
Iron or press articles, fabrics, and furs, using hand irons or pressing machines.
Clean fabrics, using vacuums or air hoses.
Hang curtains, drapes, blankets, pants, and other garments on stretch frames to dry.
Mix bleaching agents with hot water in vats, and soak material until it is bleached.
Operate dry-cleaning machines to clean soiled articles.
Immerse articles in bleaching baths to strip colors.
Dye articles to change or restore their colors, using knowledge of textile compositions and the properties and effects of bleaches and dyes.
Rinse articles in water and acetic acid solutions to remove excess dye and to fix colors.
Match sample colors, applying knowledge of bleaching agent and dye properties, and types, construction, conditions, and colors of articles.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Clean machine filters, and lubricate equipment.
Inspect soiled articles to determine sources of stains, to locate color imperfections, and to identify items requiring special treatment.
Start washers, dry cleaners, driers, or extractors, and turn valves or levers to regulate machine processes and the volume of soap, detergent, water, bleach, starch, and other additives.
Determine spotting procedures and proper solvents, based on fabric and stain types.
Examine and sort into lots articles to be cleaned, according to color, fabric, dirt content, and cleaning technique required.
Load articles into washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to perform loading.
Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches, and other solutions and chemicals to clean, color, dry, or stiffen articles.
Operate extractors and driers, or direct their operation.
Receive and mark articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers.
Remove items from washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to do so.
Sort and count articles removed from dryers, and fold, wrap, or hang them.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Rinse articles in water and acetic acid solutions to remove excess dye and to fix colors.
Clean fabrics, using vacuums or air hoses.
Iron or press articles, fabrics, and furs, using hand irons or pressing machines.
Match sample colors, applying knowledge of bleaching agent and dye properties, and types, construction, conditions, and colors of articles.
Start pumps to operate distilling systems that drain and reclaim dry cleaning solvents.
Dye articles to change or restore their colors, using knowledge of textile compositions and the properties and effects of bleaches and dyes.
Mend and sew articles, using hand stitching, adhesive patches, or sewing machines.
Operate dry-cleaning machines to clean soiled articles.
Hang curtains, drapes, blankets, pants, and other garments on stretch frames to dry.
Identify articles' fabrics and original dyes by sight and touch, or by testing samples with fire or chemical reagents.
Pre-soak, sterilize, scrub, spot-clean, and dry contaminated or stained articles, using neutralizer solutions and portable machines.
Test fabrics in inconspicuous places to determine whether solvents will damage dyes or fabrics.
Apply bleaching powders to spots and spray them with steam to remove stains from fabrics that do not respond to other cleaning solvents.
Apply chemicals to neutralize the effects of solvents.
Mix bleaching agents with hot water in vats, and soak material until it is bleached.
Spray steam, water, or air over spots to flush out chemicals, dry material, raise naps, or brighten colors.
Spread soiled articles on work tables, and position stained portions over vacuum heads or on marble slabs.
Sprinkle chemical solvents over stains, and pat areas with brushes or sponges to remove stains.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)