Laundry Attendant - Full Time (Experience Preferred)

PURPOSE:

Previous Experienced Laundry Attendant maintains a constant supply of clean linens for the hotel. Performs all stages of linen processing including collecting, transporting, sorting , weighing loading and unloading (washers, dryers, and chutes) ironing, folding, storing and delivering. Cleans laundry machinery and laundry area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand the operation of washing machines and dryers.
• Wash and dry all dirty linens, towels, rags following the proper loading specifications • Clean dryer filter daily and maintain all equipment as trained.
• Fold linens/towels and stock linen carts as required.
• Always practice safe work habits to ensure safety to guests and fellow employees. • Sweep and mop laundry floors storing all linens off the floor.
• Be familiar with all brand policies and house rules.
• Remove and sort dirty linens and towels from laundry carts.
• Keep laundry carts clean and free of debris.
• Stock all linen closets throughout the hotel as applicable.
• Perform other tasks/jobs as assigned by the supervisor or manager.
• Qualifications:
• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred. • Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must work well in stressful high-pressure situations.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be able to constantly push/pull laundry carts (empty and full) with potential weight between 50- 400lbs (may vary by property)
• Must be able to occasionally pull linens from washer to dryer with potential weight between 25-150lbs (may vary by property).
• Service public restrooms on a daily basis.
• Remove trash from public receptacles on a daily basis.