Hotel Laundry Attendant

JOB PURPOSE

: Maintain a constant supply of clean linens for the hotel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform all stages of linen processing (i.e., sorting and weighing soiled and unsoiled linen, loading and unloading washers and dryers, folding, and storing linen). Fold and store valet and laundry bags. Clean laundry machinery. Assist in laundry inventories. Clean laundry area. Keep work area neat and organized Respond to guest requests. Report all mechanical problems and hazardous conditions to the supervisor, manager, or Security Department. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

(KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND

ABILITIES

): Must be at least 18 years of age. Ability to arrive at work on time and when scheduled. Ability to stand on feet up to 7 hours a day and work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to operate washer and dryer equipment. Physically able to move/lift large, heavy objects such as linen, linen carts, and/or bags of linen. Physically able to operate cleaning equipment such as brooms, spray bottles. Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members verbally or in written form, over the phone or in person. Ability to learn, follow, and enforce standards for cleanliness as they apply to the laundry area. Ability to follow all safety procedures/standards and able to recognize and act in emergency situations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or equivalent required. Six months of laundry experience/housekeeping/janitorial experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Standing/Walking:

100% Shift work required; must be able to work weekends and holidays; may need to work overtime. Ability to grasp, lift, and carry or otherwise move materials weighing up to 50 lbs. With assistance, lifts, carries, pushing, and pulling up to 150 lbs. Ability to move throughout building, bend, stoop, and reach to assist room attendants, house persons, laundry attendants in the completion of their duties and their absence. Shift work required; must be able to work weekends and holidays; may need to work overtime.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description lists the primary duties and responsibilities required of the employee. An employee to perform tasks other than those listed to meet business needs.