Overview
Shower and Laundry Specialists (S&L SPC) are primarily responsible for supervising and performing laundry, shower, personnel and clothing decontamination functions.
Job duties
- Receive bulk, individual or organizational laundry
- Operate mobile laundry system, shower units, light-duty sewing machines and associated equipment
- Alter sizes, and repair uniforms and zippers
- Operate and maintain sewing, darning and button machines
Training
Job training for a Shower and Laundry Specialist (S&L SPC) requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and six weeks and two days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Lee, VA. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions.
Required ASVAB score
General Maintenance (GM): 84 Learn more about the ASVAB .
Civilian career relevance
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a future with schools, hotels, hospitals, manufacturing plants and other organizations that have their own laundry and housekeeping facilities. Depending on your specialty, you'll be able to pursue a career in housekeeping, laundry or dry cleaning.
Recruiter verification required. North Dakota availability, qualifications, training length, incentives and service terms can change.
Source: Army National Guard career record · Updated 2025-07-02