Hotel Laundry Attendant

JOB PURPOSE:  Maintain a constant supply of clean linens for the hotel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform all stages of linen processing (i.e., sorting and weighing soiled and unsoiled linen, loading and unloading washers and dryers, folding, and storing linen).
• Fold and store valet and laundry bags.
• Clean laundry machinery.
• Assist in laundry inventories.
• Clean laundry area.
• Keep work area neat and organized
• Respond to guest requests.
• Report all mechanical problems and hazardous conditions to the supervisor, manager, or Security Department.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

•          Must be at least 18 years of age.
•          Ability to arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
•          Ability to stand on feet up to 7 hours a day and work in a fast-paced environment.
•          Ability to operate washer and dryer equipment.
•          Physically able to move/lift large, heavy objects such as linen, linen carts, and/or bags of linen.
•          Physically able to operate cleaning equipment such as brooms, spray bottles.
•          Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members verbally or in written form, over the phone or in person.
•          Ability to learn, follow, and enforce standards for cleanliness as they apply to the laundry area.
•          Ability to follow all safety procedures/standards and able to recognize and act in emergency situations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Six months of laundry experience/housekeeping/janitorial experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Standing/Walking: 100%
• Shift work required; must be able to work weekends and holidays; may need to work overtime.
• Ability to grasp, lift, and carry or otherwise move materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• With assistance, lifts, carries, pushing, and pulling up to 150 lbs.
•          Ability to move throughout building, bend, stoop, and reach to assist room attendants, house persons, laundry attendants in the completion of their duties and their absence.
•          Shift work required; must be able to work weekends and holidays; may need to work overtime.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:  This job description lists the primary duties and responsibilities required of the employee.  An employee to perform tasks other than those listed to meet business needs.