Laundry Attendant

Laundry Attendant

The Laundry Attendant is to keep linens washed, dried, ironed, folded and stored in designated areas on a daily basis. They are to keep the laundry area and equipment clean and in good working order. The Laundry Attendant may be required to perform tasks, which involve exposure to visible blood contamination or reasonably anticipated blood contamination. He/she must be knowledgeable about OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standards, and must follow the required procedure for handling, cleaning, disposing, or moving of objects/materials and the clean-up of blood, infectious materials, or body fluids containing blood. This position must also be able to understand the English language. Being bilingual is desirable, but not a requirement of the job.

Working in a hotel requires that you be available to work every day of the year, as the hotel never closes. The Laundry Attendant reports to the Head Housekeeper.

Physical Requirements

This position demands good physical and mental health. The Laundry Attendant will be required to lift, carry, walk, sit, bend, reach, climb, push, pull, and fold. They must work a flexible schedule, and be capable of performing tasks that require repetitive motions. The Laundry Attendant must be able to move continuously during work hours, stand for eight (8) hour periods, and must be able to lift and/or carry 50 pounds from the ground to above head level. The Laundry Attendant may be required to handle heavy loads without assistance and must be able to work in an environment that can be humid, hot, cold and damp.

Major Duties

Ensure total guest satisfaction by following the Head Housekeeper's requests.

Performs routine duties including, but not limited to, the following: washing, drying, folding and sorting linen and terry, treating stained linen.

Performs established work procedures and standards to maintain linen supply level appropriate for hotel's occupancy level.

Responsible for maintaining proper laundry chemical levels and reporting needed supplies to supervisor, before running out.

Reports potential safety hazards, repairs and equipment problems immediately to your supervisor.

Will keep equipment and laundry area clean, including the daily cleaning equipment at the end of the shift.

Must work with various cleaning chemicals and solutions and comply with EPA and OSHA regulations and other safety policies of the hotel and Pacific Inns.

Follow all clean linen procedures including drying, ironing, folding and storing all laundry in linen closets and designated areas by designated persons.

Must be qualified to operate various kinds and types of laundry equipment safely and properly.

Other Duties

Consistently reports to work at the scheduled time in the proper uniform with nametag.

Represents the hotel in a positive manner at all times.

Communicates effectively with Front Desk and Maintenance as needed.

Performs special projects to maintain maximum service at all times.

Changes bed linens and shower curtains as assigned.

Provides support to the Houseman.

Collects soiled linen from Room Attendant carts.

Can be assigned projects of making beds, sanitizing coffee makers, or cleaning rooms.

Cleaning and restocking linen rooms.

Helps complete monthly inventory.

Acknowledge all guests with a smile.