What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laundry Attendant position at Newcastlehotels?
Laundry
You of all people understand the importance the guest places on clean linens and fresh towels. You take pride in the work you produce and know how to work efficiently, yet safely. You enjoy working with your friendly hard working housekeeping team members to ensure each guest experiences the feeling of a “home away from home”. In the role of Laundry Worker you will:
• Focus on Details – as you work with our laundry systems, linens, towels ,etc. be sure to keep an eagle eye on quality and to report anything missing or in need of repair as well as supplies needing reordering. In this role you will need to wash, dry, iron, fold, and deliver linens so you have plenty of opportunity to see the quality of the product.
• Be Organized – Keep your clean linens organized so they are readily accessible to those who need them.
• Be a Team Player – help your coworkers by pitching as needed.
• Be a Safety & Security Agent – follow your hotel’s established safety and security policies & procedures. Anticipate problems and call management as needed.
Job Requirements
To be successful in this role you must have the ability to work safely with various pieces of equipment, e.g. sheet folder machine, ironer, washers, dryers, etc. as well as with chemicals and various other pieces of cleaning equipment. Physical requirements include the ability to work long hours much of which is spent standing. Medium work – exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, ability to multi task. Possess the ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body and arms, work under variable temperatures and noise levels. Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range. Must possess the ability to convey and understand information and ideas in English.