American Samoa : Clothing Assistant (Permanent Part-Time)

The Clothing Assistant provides an environment where patrons may have a positive and uplifting experience each time they come to the temple by laundering, mending, and generally caring for the clothing and linens used in the temple. This position typically reports to the Clothing Supervisor. This position provides guidance and direction to volunteers/service missionaries working in the temple.

Responsibilities

• Operates commercial laundry equipment.
• Prepares clothing and linens for use within the temple, including sorting, washing, drying, hanging, pressing, folding, and assembling items needed by patrons, workers, and others who enter the temple.
• Trains service missionaries/volunteers in daily laundry operations.
• Oversees service missionaries/volunteers in accomplishing and prioritizing laundry operations’ work.
• Waits courteously on patrons to provide needed temple clothing in proper sizes.
• Sees that sufficient clothing is on-hand to supply patrons.
• May oversee clothing rental operations.
• Performs daily preventative maintenance on laundry equipment, such as routine cleaning of machinery, filters, vents, screens, etc.
• Changes out washer chemicals as needed.
• Spot cleans clothing with appropriate cleaners and solutions.
• May assist with steam-pressing and other ironing responsibilities.
• May track and maintain daily production records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2 years of any combination of related experience, preferably in laundry, retail, customer service etc. or progress towards or completion of a university (post secondary) degree or an industry-recognized certification.
• Ability to organize, lead, and manage volunteers. 
• Ability to follow instructions. 
• Ability to work well with others. 
• Ability to focus and stay on task. 
• Demonstrated and consistent excellence with customer service. 
• Demonstrated ability to be teachable and follow instructions. 
• Must have good verbal communication skills. 
• Must be able to lift 13.6 kg; ability to bend, kneel, stoop, pull, push, and perform physically demanding work in a fast-paced environment; must be able to stand for long periods of time. 
• Must have basic computer skills.

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.