Laundry Attendant

LAUNDRY ATTENDANT

Reports to:          Housekeeping Manager | Housekeeping Supervisor

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 the 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 the washing area, clean laundry to the 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 training
• 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 a flexible schedule, including weekends and various shifts