What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laundry Attendant position at Courtyard by Marriott Austin Parmer/Tech Ridge?
Job Details
Job Location: Austin, TX 78753
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $16.50 - $17.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Day
Job Purpose
To tend laundering machines to clean articles such as wearing apparel, sheets, blankets, and other linens used by the hotel and guests.Job Responsibilities
- Load articles into washer and adds specified amount of detergent, soap, or other cleaning agent.
- Turn valve to fill washer with water.
- Start machine that automatically washes and rinses articles.
- Lift clean, wet articles from washer and places them successively into wringers and driers for measured time cycles.
- Sort dried articles according to identification number or type.
- Fold and place item in appropriate storage bin.
- Iron all table linens.
- Lubricate machines, using grease gun and oil can.
- Ensure cleanliness of equipment.
- Take the initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Skills
- Follow instructions.
- Adjust to doing the same thing over and over.
- Move or lift heavy objects.
- Familiarity of the material safety data sheet when using chemicals and safety rules when working around machinery.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to speak and hear. Close and distance vision. Frequently lifts/carries more than 26 lbs. Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
- Additional physical & visual requirements
- Identify and distinguish colors
- Stand for long periods of time
- Walk extended distances
- Lift/carry 26-50 lbs.
- Kneel and/or stoop repeatedly
Working Conditions
- Continually works in normal office conditions and in close proximity to others.
- Additional working conditions
- Extreme heat (non-weather)
- Wet or humid conditions
- Near moving or mechanical parts
- With fumes or airborne particles
- Near toxic or caustic chemicals
- Near risk of electric shock
- Near loud noises
- In areas of strong vibration
Qualifications
Education - HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience - None required.
Licenses/Certifications - N/A.
Salary : $17 - $17