Job Summary/Objective:

The Laundry Technician is responsible for washing, drying, ironing, and folding laundry, including resident garments and community linens, while adhering to high-quality standards that prevent damage to items or equipment. This role involves maintaining equipment and supplies, handling laundry delivery and collection, and providing courteous customer service.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None Essential Functions/Duties/Responsibilities:

Wash, dry, iron, and fold assigned laundry according to departmental procedures. Sort garments and contaminated linens; perform pre-rinsing, spot treatments, or bleaching as needed to ensure cleanliness and sanitation. Ensure proper care and maintenance of laundry equipment, reporting malfunctions or damaged items to the Lead Housekeeper or Director of Plant Operations. Organize laundry supplies and equipment following safety guidelines for proper storage and usage. Conduct routine checks on laundry chemicals and supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels and safe handling of all products per MSDS guidelines. Collect soiled laundry from designated areas and deliver clean laundry to residents or other community areas. Provide friendly, courteous responses to residents or guests encountered during collection or delivery and report any unresolved resident concerns to the appropriate manager. Interact with residents, family members, and guests courteously during laundry collection or delivery. Report any concerns or complaints to the Lead Housekeeper or Director of Plant Operations for follow-up. Provide "fill-in" housekeeping assistance in other Montereau areas as needed, including cross-training on cleaning and floor care tasks to ensure team coverage. Assist with general housekeeping functions as required to support team coverage and resident satisfaction. Participate in training sessions to ensure continuous improvement in cleaning and laundry care techniques.

Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

Familiarity with commercial laundry equipment and the safe operation of washers, dryers, and irons. General knowledge of infection control, universal precautions, and safe practices for chemical handling. Ability to read and understand MSDS for cleaning chemicals and adhere to all safety protocols. Strong verbal communication skills for interacting with residents and team members. Ability to read names and numbers for sorting and organization purposes.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required. 1 year of commercial laundry experience in healthcare or hospitality is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Extensive standing and moderate walking, twisting, and reaching. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and push laundry carts with loads up to 200 pounds. Frequent use of communication, hearing, and vision abilities.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.