LAUNDRY ATTENDANT
Reports to: Head Housekeeper/Facilities Manager
Laundry Attendants are responsible for the cleanliness of the laundry, ensuring that all laundry is handled, sorted, cleaned and maintained according to brand standards and hotel procedures. The following reflects the essential job duties but does not restrict tasks that may be assigned. Duties of this job may be changed at management’s discretion.
Duties include:
Operate washers and dryers in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines
Wash, and fold clean linens, towels and sheets and stores in appropriate areas
Inspect items for wear and tear
Collect laundry from carts/chute, separating items for laundering
Move laundry to washing area, clean laundry to drying area, dry laundry to folding are and folded laundry to proper storage according to brand and corporate procedures
Use and maintain proper laundry recovery program
Move, lift, carry and place objects weighing up to 40 lbs. without assistance and in excess of 40 lbs. with assistance
Maintain adequate inventory of supplies
Ensure compliance with energy conservation and job safety requirements
Proactively maintain assigned areas and equipment
Ensure efficient completion of daily assignments in a timely manner
Use supplies efficiently
Communicate with room attendants on laundry status
Report items needed for purchase to supervisor
Report all safety concerns to management
Attend and participate in all mandatory trainings
Flexible with schedule and assignments
Maintain effective performance under pressure
May perform similar duties as requested by supervisor
Requirements:
Good customer service skills
Ability to work independently and with others
Good communication skills
Ability to give and follow verbal and written instructions
Attention to detail
Ability to lift/carry up to 40 lbs.
Ability to multi task
Displays good initiative
Must be able to work flexible schedule, including weekends and various shifts