Laundry Attendant

Ensure that all of the hotel’s linen is properly laundered, dried, folded and stored according to brand standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Receive and sort dirty linens.
• Pre-soak stained linen.
• Set aside unusable linen in the appropriate discard area.
• Proper use of washers, dryers and other laundry equipment.
• Load washers according to the instructions. 
• Prepare proper concentration of cleaning chemical.
• Dry, fold and store linen in the appropriate location.
• Clean lint filters in dryers daily.
• Clean behind and above dryers on a weekly basis.
• Follow all safety and chemical use procedures.
• Proper handling of linen, do not place linen on the floor.
• Immediately bring any equipment problems, questions or concerns to the attention of the Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Maintain work area clean and in order.
• Must wear the required safety gloves (PPE) when handling soiled linen. Must change gloves as needed. 
• Perform all other work-related duties as requested by the supervisor or General Manager.

COMPETENCIES

• Must be able to effectively communicate and interact in a friendly, helpful and respectful manner while on the property.
• Basic understanding of the English language is required to perform assigned tasks and follow directions, verbal or written.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal & written instructions independently.
• Committed to providing constant and consistent exceptional customer service to guests.
• Must possess honest and integrity
• Must show up for work on time and follow the work schedule
• Works well independently or with a team and with minimal supervision
• Must work safely and maintain a “sense of urgency”

EXPERIENCE

• Some hotel experience preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No employee supervision responsibilities

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Occasional exposure to hot and humid conditions
• Occasional exposure to soiled linen and/or contaminated materials from rooms (see bloodborne pathogen guidelines).

INTERACTION

• Occasional interaction with hotel guests

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• Must be able to work full-time flexible hours, overtime, weekends, holidays and as needed.

TRAVEL

• No travel expected for this position

EDUCATION

• Basic reading and comprehension of English or Spanish language to understand verbal and written instructions or guidelines from the supervisor or hotel manager.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and independent mobility throughout the property. (see detailed physical job demands)