Laundry Attendant

Blue Lake Casino & Hotel

POSITION DESCRIPTION

MANAGEMENT RETAINS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THIS JOB DESCRIPTION AS DEEMED NECESSARY.

Job Title: Laundry Attendant

Department: Hotel Operations

Reports To: Lead Laundry Attendant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Prepared By: Human Resource Department

Revised: May 14, 2013

Approved By: Hotel Manager

Approved: May 14, 2013

Position open until filled.

JOB SUMMARY

The Laundry Room Attendant operates the laundry department in a cost effective and efficient manner and in accordance with Hotel guidelines. Cleans all linens, bathrobes, spa laundry, etc. The attendant will work closely with the Executive Housekeeper on maintaining the inventory of all linens, bathrobes and spa laundry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates all laundry operations, cleanliness procedures, and safety programs under the direction of the Executive Housekeeper.
• Coordinates with Housekeeping, Spa and Front Office to anticipate laundry needs of the resort.
• Ensures laundry is sorted and prepared to pass through the wash, dry and finishing process in the most efficient manner.
• Maintains linen and laundry pars.
• Make sure laundry equipment preventive maintenance program is maintained.
• Stays current on laundry products and equipment that can simplify and reduce costs.
• Assists in selecting, negotiating and purchasing all laundry supplies with the Executive Housekeeper.
• Inventories all laundry, linens and supplies.
• Washes, dries, folds, irons, puts away, applies pre spot and uses mangle on all laundry and linens.
• Washes, dries and stacks all dishes and glassware from guest and meeting rooms.
• Assists in restocking housekeeping carts.
• Assists in cleaning guest rooms or common areas during slow periods.
• Notifies supervisor of shortage of supplies, linens, laundry and bathrobes.
• Ensures that all machines and equipment are at a correct setting for use on different fabrics and materials.
• May also perform room attendant, and turndown duties.
• Position will be required to work a varied schedule that may include evenings, nights, holidays and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned by management, including any supervisor, manager, or executive.

Promotes the following within the department and among all Team Members:

• Creates an atmosphere of FUN for all casino guests.
• Encourages mutual respect, dignity and integrity with all Team Members, by setting positive examples at all times.
• Maintains a professional departmental, company and community reputation.
• Blue Lake Casino & Hotel requires Team Members, on a continual basis…
• To provide a safe work environment for Team Members, through compliance with established safety guidelines, identifying potential safety hazards, and reporting same to the appropriate person for proper resolution.
• To maintain a professional departmental, company and community reputation.
• To enforce performance standards, policies and procedures as they relate to the department.
• To maintain a consistent, regular attendance record.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED equivalent and minimum of six months experience in housekeeping or laundry.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, TRAINING

While employed, must maintain a valid and active Blue Lake Tribal Gaming Commission License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Team Member must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.