Laundry Attendant

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receives soiled linens from laundry chutes and laundry carts.
• Sort, Wash, Dry, Fold dirty linen and terry and properly store clean linen. (Requires loading and unloading heavy, wet laundry to and from Washer and dryers.
• Coordinate and distribute all cleaned linen and terry for housekeeping and F / B staff (as applicable)
• Operate Laundry Equipment- Washer, Dryer, Flat Iron, Iron and Board (as needed per guest request
• Stock all cleaned linen and terry in appropriate areas
• Keep updated daily inventories of linen and terry to meet needs of hotel departments.
• Replenish laundry supplies from storage as directed.
• Keep all areas of department clean and organized which may include, sweeping and mopping of floors in Laundry area.
• Maintain the cleanliness of washers and dryers (cleaning lint trays and dryer vents regularly, wiping machines inside / outside)
• Ability to work with cleaning chemicals
• Adherence to OSHA regulations as outlined by department management, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Assists in other areas of housekeeping as needed
• Timely (within 10 minutes) response to customer needs for housekeeping needs.
• Use of Guest name at all times when on the Guest floors and upon entering an occupied room and in public areas.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Must be able to understand, read, write and speak basic English. And communicate with Team Members and Guests.
• Must be able to apply commonsense understanding, in order to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Must be able to comply in standardized situations with only occasional or no variation.
• Must be available to work flexible shifts
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to work without constant supervision.
• Must be able to work as a part of a team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand for long periods of time; using arms, hands and legs repetitively;

handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, talk and hear.

• Must be able to work with cleaning chemicals, warm temperature and not be allergic to dust.
• Must regularly lift and / or move wet laundry up to 10 (+) pounds; frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be capable of effectively using close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
• Able to operate in mentally and physically stressful situations

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS :

• High school education or equivalent is preferred.
• Some related experience or training preferred.
• Must be able to work in team environment
19 days ago