Laundry Attendant

Laundry Attendant 

Job Category: Housekeeping

Location: Lexington, Kentucky 

Schedule: Full-Time 

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Brand: Marriott & Residence Inn

Position Type:  Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Description

NorthStar Hospitality, a member of the Greer Companies, is a family-owned hospitality and commercial real estate development company headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky.

Greer Companies has developed, owned and operated over 60 full service independent and national chain restaurants, and several fine casual eateries. It is also a franchisee and operator of multiple hotel chains including: Marriott, Hilton and InterContinental.

Job Summary

Responsible for the complete upkeep and smooth functioning of the laundry department. The laundry attendant should possess knowledge of all equipment and how it operates. The position also works closely with housekeeping to ensure proper inventory levels are supplied to the floors in a timely and efficient manner.

Core Work Activities

• Operate and monitor washing, dry cleaning, and drying machinery, including adding chemicals and cleaning lint traps.
• Identify stained or damaged items and determine status for repair, spot treatment, rewash, or discard.
• Inspect cleanliness of articles removed from the washer, dryer, or dry-cleaning machines and place in clean linen carts.
• Fold cleaned articles into designated size, either by hand or using folding machine.
• Maintain accurate records of items laundered.

Physical Activities and Requirements 

• Frequently move and transport objects weighing less than or equal to 40 pounds without assistance and in excess of 40 pounds with assistance. 
• Regularly repositions self to collect objects from floor and overhead level. 
• Must stay in a stationary position and/or move for extended periods across an entire work shift.
• Follow Hazardous Material Management Program procedures for handling and disposing of chemicals, fertilizer, pesticides, blood borne pathogens, etc., including using Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Constantly determines accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of assigned work and inspects facilities or structures. 
• Frequently communicates and exchanges information with co-workers, including in environments with moderate noise levels.

Performs other duties as assigned and needed.

NorthStar Hospitality is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining and inclusive culture providing equal opportunities to associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal laws  In addition, NorthStar complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where NorthStar has facilities.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.