Laundry Attendant Cover at Aga Khan Academy

Laundry Attendant Cover at Aga Khan Academy – Aga Khan Academy Kenya Job Details

About the Role

Aga Khan Academy in Nairobi is recruiting a Laundry Attendant Cover to join its residential operations team on a full-time basis. This position is responsible for managing the comprehensive laundry services for the school’s student population, alongside maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards across student accommodation facilities. The role sits within the broader housekeeping and residential services function, ensuring that all students have access to clean uniforms, personal clothing, and well-maintained living spaces.

This is a casual position in Kenya that requires hands-on experience in laundry operations and residential facility management. The successful candidate will work closely with the residential services team and external cleaning contractors to support the day-to-day welfare and comfort of boarding students at Aga Khan Academy.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all laundry processing for student uniforms and personal garments, including washing cycles, machine drying, pressing, and folding to ensure timely availability.
• Organize and maintain the laundry facility workspace, keeping all equipment in safe working order and storing detergents and supplies securely according to safety protocols.
• Document and track all items sent for laundering, implementing a system to match cleaned clothing with individual students for prompt collection and distribution.
• Remove and replace bed linen regularly, inspect mosquito nets and furnishings for damage or wear, and coordinate repairs or replacements as needed.
• Oversee external cleaning contractors assigned to residential dormitories and communal areas, verifying that cleaning standards meet institutional hygiene benchmarks.
• Alert supervisory staff immediately to any equipment breakdowns, structural damage, or maintenance requirements in the residence or laundry block.
• Apply established infection control and sanitation measures during all laundry handling and facility cleaning, adhering strictly to institutional health guidelines.
• Coordinate the storage and return of soiled or surplus linens and cleaning inventory to the central linen store as directed.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or an internationally recognized equivalent qualification.
• A certificate or diploma in Housekeeping, Laundry Operations, or Hospitality Services from an accredited institution (preferred but not mandatory).
• One to two years of verifiable experience working in laundry operations, housekeeping, or hospitality roles within a school, hotel, or institutional environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of infection control standards, hygiene protocols, and the safe operation of commercial laundry equipment and cleaning products.
• Practical knowledge of end-to-end laundry processes—washing temperature settings, stain removal, proper ironing, garment folding, and organized linen storage.
• Ability to consistently maintain high standards of personal and operational cleanliness and hygiene in all work activities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling, tracking, and returning student belongings to minimize loss or damage.
• A collaborative mindset with solid verbal and written communication skills; honest, reliable, and genuinely invested in supporting student welfare and residential comfort.

What to Expect

• A structured full-time work schedule within a well-organized educational institution focused on residential student care and facility standards.
• Access to modern laundry equipment and cleaning supplies, with clear operational procedures and supervisor support for continuous improvement.
• Regular interaction with students, domestic staff, and external service providers in a multicultural boarding school environment.
• This Laundry Attendant Cover at Aga Khan Academy position in Nairobi is open to qualified candidates. Click Apply below to submit your application.