Laundry Attendant

Basic purpose or function: The Laundry Attendant is responsible for processing all laundry needs for the lodge, food and beverage department linens and uniforms for the casino restaurant and Conference Center operation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prioritize laundry needs by securing information from Shift Lead and/or Lead Supervisor personnel on business volume and demand in each area of responsibility.
• Perform all operational needs and procedures of washer and dryer program cards and wash times for different linen, cloth and terry types, weights, size and soil.
• Sort, pre-spot and soak problem stains.
• Load and unload washers and dryers.
• Maintain all machines in a clean condition by removing lint from traps, cleaning spills of chemicals from machines, floor and other surfaces.
• Fold and or hang all laundry items.
• Monitor laundry chemicals and machine operations to ensure proper inventory levels are kept and mechanical functions are correct.
• Follow all hazardous chemical and blood borne pathogen rules and regulations.
• Immediate report any mechanical malfunctions or unsafe conditions to management.
• Identify and separate damaged and unusable laundry items to prevent them from returning to circulation.
• Keep the laundry room clean and safe by ensuring the door is kept closed at all times when not occupied to prevent accidental access and contact to chemicals and machinery.
• May be asked to assist in stripping rooms of linen and helping clean guestrooms during high occupancy periods.
• May be required to perform other cleaning duties as business demand dictates.
• Communicate on two way radio with hotel staff as needed.
• Perform Laundry maintenance for the entire property when needed
• Test eye wash station once a month.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have High school diploma, HSED, GED, or equivalent; or in the process of receiving one.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds stand 100% of the time and bend and lift 75% of the time.
• Required to work quickly and remain professional during busy, stressful times.
• Ability to identify and correctly handle potentially unsafe conditions involving bodily fluids, soil and caustic substances.
• Must possess a pleasant, helpful attitude towards guest and management.
• Must have good communication skills to relate to guests, service specialists, shift leads and other Team Members needs
• Must have a good sense of responsibility, and be self-motivated.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to follow direction well.
• Requires stamina to perform repetitive movement.