Description

Position Summary : Operate or tend to washing and drying machines to clean and dry hotel towels, linens and other laundry articles.

Duties :

• Receive dirty articles and sort
• Inspect for spots and stains requiring stain treatment and treat accordingly
• Load washers and dryers according to hotel procedures and machine capacity limits
• Operate washers and dryers according to machine specifications using correct settings and volume of soap, detergent, water, bleach, starch, and / or other additives as required
• Inspect for cleanliness and condition, and make recommendations to management regarding articles that may need to be removed from inventory
• Sort, press, fold / hang and store cleaned and dried articles
• Operate laundry tools and equipment as necessary, such as iron / press and folding machine, if applicable
• Participate in inventory management of available linens and other articles
• Use cleaning solutions
• Observe health and safety precautions required to protect people, and hotel and guest property
• Assist Housekeepers as needed
• All other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Education, Knowledge and Skills :

• Strong customer service skills and knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, to include assessing needs, meeting quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction
• Intermediate English language skills; Able to listen to, understand and follow instructions, giving full attention to what other people are saying and taking the time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Able to communicate effectively with guests, co-workers and supervisors in a positive, professional and helpful manner
• Able to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs., including up and down stairs
• tugging, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and climbing and descending stairs
• to walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, squat, reach, twist, tug, push, and pull; to operate laundry equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination;

to verbally communicate to exchange information; to see and hear within a reasonable range for an industrial laundry room environment with or without correction.

Work Values :

• Concern for Others being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings, and being understanding and helpful
• Dependability being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations
• Cooperation being pleasant with others and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude
• Attention to Detail being careful about detail and thorough in completing tasks
• Integrity being honest and ethical

Last updated : 2024-03-02