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