What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laundry Attendant position at Hampton Inn Knoxville/East, TN?
Kana Hotel Group's mission is to be one of the most admired and service quality driven hotel companies in the industry. We will accomplish our goal by creating an atmosphere of friendly employee behavior and delivering the highest quality service and value to our guests.
From our Team Members to our General Managers and Regional Support team, we seek people who have a passion for the hospitality business and want to grow with us. Most of our existing leadership team members have been promoted from within the company. As a member of our team, you will be expected to contribute your talents and energies to improve the environment and quality of the company, as well as the company’s services. In return you will be given opportunities to grow and advance in your career.
Kana Hotel Group is proud to offer the following benefits:
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- 401K
- Immediate Pay- earned wage access!
- Vacation time
- Sick time
- Holiday pay
- Bonus opportunities
- Brand-specific employee discounts
- Long term/short term disability
- Life insurance
Primary Responsibilities
• Load articles into washers and dryers
• Understand and add specified amounts of detergent, soap, or other cleaning agents • Operate the washer and dryer controls
• Clean the lint in the dryer filters twice a day
• Transfers all linens already in the washer to the dryer immediately upon completion of the first washing cycle, put a new load in the washer and performs the basic duties upon completion of the first drying cycle
• Ensures that all storage & laundry rooms are locked before clocking out
• Removes laundry from chutes & carts; presorts linens to locate stained or torn items • Maintain count of discarded items
• Fold & stack towels, sheets, and other linens
• Clean storeroom & laundry area
• Process damaged linen
• Make sure there are enough linens per floor and stocks each floor
• Other duties as assigned
Education/Experience
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous housekeeping experience preferred
• Previous experience with washer/dryer equipment required
• Able to work independently
• Customer service experience
Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.