Laundry Attendant Position Available In Chester, Pennsylvania

Laundry Attendant Home2 Suites Downingtown 975 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335 Hotel Laundry Attendant Be…an Innovator, a Motivator, a Leader, a Team Player – Most of all, Be Baywood! With our “It’s My Pleasure!” philosophy we have become one of the Nation’s fastest growing hotel development & management companies. Join us as a Laundry Attendant at our Home2 Suites by Hilton Downingtown Exton Route 30 located at 975 East Lancaster Ave. Downingtown, PA 19335 Successful Candidate will be able to : Work up to 40 hours per week Previous hotel housekeeping or laundry experience preferred; however, ability gained through 1+ years related employment or on-the-job training may substitute for actual housekeeping experience Work as part of a collaborative team Summary Inspects, washes, folds, and stores all laundered supplies for guest rooms and Food & Beverage outlets. Adheres to specific Brand Standards as instructed. Job Duties Separates linen according to classification, fabric and color Counts all soiled linen and records the totals Operates washers and dryers as per established procedures Loads and unloads washers and dryers Sorts out stained linen for soaking and re-washing Folds, stacks, hangs and stores all laundered linen Separates, counts and records damaged linen and places it in designated area Records discarded linen in discard file Cleans dryer filters as scheduled Reports equipment malfunctions promptly to the supervisor Keeps supplies and storage area orderly at all times Cleans all equipment and work area daily. Maintains par stock of laundry and cleaning supplies. Informs supervisor of supplies needed Assists with monthly inventories Prepares stationery and laundry bags for guest rooms Processes and wraps glasses, if needed Reports any hazardous conditions or malfunctions of equipment to management Answers telephone and relays messages Turns in lost and found items Additional duties may be added at any time at the discretion of management

Skills/Qualifications Educational/Vocational Preparation:

Some high school education (grade 9) preferred

Experience:

Previous hotel laundry experience preferred; however, ability gained through 1+ years related employment or on-the-job training may substitute for hotel laundry experience

Additional Skills:

Ability to learn and maintain franchise standards and procedures Ability to follow schedule and ability to perform physical labor Ability to read and understand chemical labels, and Safety Data Sheets, Instructions Must have ability to complete applicable housekeeping forms and to communicate any problems and/or unusual conditions to management Must have ability to positively communicate with guests and co-workers. Must have ability to work within scheduling guidelines.

Physical Demands:

Walking and Standing:

Frequently (for entire shift). Must be able to carry 40 lbs. up to 25 feet.

Walking and Standing:

100% Must be able to carry 40 lbs. up to 25 feet.

Lifting, Push/Pull:

95% Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. regularly. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. to the waist, chest, and above the head. Ability to push laundry cart (up to 100 lbs) regularly.

Sitting:

none

Bending, Stooping, Reaching:

95% (throughout the entire shift). Must be able to bend at the knees with up to 40 lbs., standing to an upright position.

Driving:

none

Traveling:

none

Environmental Conditions:

Inside:

Protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Outside:

Rarely exposed to weather condition Baywood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled