Laundry Attendant

Job Description

Job Description

LAUNDRY ATTENDANT

DEPARTMENT : Housekeeping

REPORTS TO : Executive Housekeeper

STATUS : Non-Exempt

SUMMARY : As a Laundry Attendant, you play a vital role in the hotel operations by providing a constant and adequate supply of fresh, clean linens for guests of the entire hotel and restaurant. The Laundry Attendant is responsible for performing all stages of linen processing, including handling the washing of bed and dining linens and towels, sorting, weighing, loading and unloading, ironing, drying, and folding. Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed. This position is located offsite from the hotel at the laundry facility.

JOBSITE : This position is based at our laundry facility housed in the Westridge Mall

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Sort dirty laundry from laundry carts by type.
• Washing items with commercial laundry equipment following proper sanitization protocols.
• Load articles into washers and dryers at regular intervals to ensure steady availability of towels and linens, mattress pads, and blankets.
• Take wet, clean items and dry as directed.
• Unloading laundry from commercial dryers.
• Sort and fold dried laundry.
• Stocking laundry supplies such as detergent, bleach, laundry bags and fabric softener. Keeping an inventory of supplies.
• Inspect linens for stains and rips, tears or holes. Removing stains from items using the appropriate procedures. Reporting rips, tears or holes to Executive Housekeeper.
• Observe machine operations and report malfunctions or hazards. Daily clean out of dryer lint traps.
• Follow all safety and OSHA regulations and other applicable state and local regulations.
• Be responsible for assigned keys and following hotel key control policies.
• Assist with generating a list of linen needs and monthly “losses” per schedule or as requested.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the laundry facility.
• Sweep and mop laundry floors, storing all linens off the floor.
• Other miscellaneous duties or projects as assigned.

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