What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laundry Attendant position at Good Hospitality Services?
POSITION SUMMARY: Operates laundering area to clean, dry, and fold guest room linens.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Sorts linen into appropriate groups for washing.
- Separates stained linen from other dirty linen, and treats according to policy and procedures.
- Logs discarded linen on “Discarded linen” sheet.
- Loads linens into washers, sets machine controls and starts machine.
- Removes clean wet linen from washers and places in dryers.
- Sets dryer controls for specific time cycle and start dryer.
- Removes linen from dryer, folds, and places on appropriate storage rack/room.
- Promptly notifies supervisor of all equipment breakdowns.
- Maintains immediate work area, and sweeps and mops floors as needed.
- Keeps shelves and supplies well stocked and organized. Informs supervisor of any shortages in inventory or supplies.
- Cleans out washers and dryer. Checks drums and replenishes cleaning agents as needed.
- Cleans lint traps on dryers at the beginning and end of the day.
- Ensures that outside door is closed at all time and locked.
- May assist room attendants in collecting and delivering soiled linens to laundry room.
- May assist room attendants with cleaning duties.
- Maintains compliance with company policies, practices, procedures and safety standards.
- Reports in proper uniform, which is cleaned and pressed.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.