Laundry Attendant

Laundry Attendant Job Description

Supervisor’s Title: Director of HousekeepingDepartment: HousekeepingExempt Status: Hourly/Nonexempt

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for washing, drying, and folding of all linen and towels. Responsible for maintaining quality and security of hotel linen inventory.

GENERAL CONDITIONS THAT APPLY TO ALL POSITIONS

• A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.
• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• Some requirements may exclude individuals who post a direct threat of significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‐related instructions and perform any other job‐related duties as specified by their supervisor.
• Requirements are representative of minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied, or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Laundry

• Wash, dry, and fold all hotel linen and towels – using all soaps, chemicals, and equipment properly and safely.
• Maintain and rotate an adequate supply of clean linen and towels.
• Notify Housekeeping Supervisor of any problems with linen.
• Clean laundry equipment, vent screens, drain traps, and lint filters.
• Keep the laundry room, Housekeeping office, and Housekeeping storage areas clean and organized.
• Assist the Housekeeping Supervisor with the monthly linen and towel inventory.

Miscellaneous

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with

Guests, clients, co‐workers, and management.

• Clean Guest rooms as needed.
• Accommodate Guests’ special requests quickly and professionally.
• Adhere to proper grooming and dress codes for the department.
• Knowledge of and ability to carry out hotel emergency procedures.

Perform all other duties as directed, developed, or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or Experience: No educational requirement.

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Laundry Attendant Job Description

• Language Skills: Must be able to understand the proper use of the equipment and chemicals and verbal instructions.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of proper cleaning agent handling and safety procedures.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: No requirements.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Able to operate equipment such as, but not limited to, commercial washer and dryer, iron, and vacuum cleaner. Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Seeing – Must be able to see well enough to wash, dry, and fold laundry.
• Hearing – Must be able to hear well enough to communicate on the phone and in person.
• Standing/Walking/Mobility –Must be able to push a vacuum, move from room to room, etc.
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling – Must be able to climb four flights of stairs. Must be able to stoop and kneel for general cleaning.
• Lifting – Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling – Must be able to write (sign keys in/out, fill out work orders, etc.).

DISCLAIMER

I have read, understand and voluntarily commit myself to the general guidelines contained in this document. I also understand that this is only a basic description of my job, and it does not, nor is it intended to, outline all of the specifics of the responsibilities that I will be expected to perform. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Employee Signature Date

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Commercial & Industrial Laundry Occupations: 1 year (Preferred)
• Laundry: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location