Laundry Attendant

Laundry Attendant

A laundry attendant is in charge of ensuring that clean linens are supplied to the entire lodging department. Among the responsibilities include sorting, washing, drying, pressing, and folding clothing and other textile items. They also remove stains from products by adhering to the manufacturer's processes and use of commercial cleaning products. The Landry attendant may be in charge of cleaning the guests' personal belongings. This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment along with excellent interpersonal skills to interact with guests and team members.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Sorting linens, towels, clothing and other laundry items by color, size and material
• Wrapping laundry items for pickup or delivery to customers and hospitality guests
• Washing items with commercial laundry equipment following proper sanitization protocols
• Cleaning and maintaining laundry room area and equipment
• Unloading laundry from commercial dryers
• Stocking laundry supplies such as detergent, bleach, laundry bags and fabric softener
• Creating laundry tags with identifiable customer information
• Creating invoices for laundry orders
• Removing stains from items using the appropriate procedures
• Performing minor sewing duties as needed

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven working experience as a housekeeper.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Integrity and ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
• Fast pace worker and work well with others.

Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Requires possession of valid Class C driver license with a driving record meeting the minimum standards required by the resort's insurance carrier.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please be advised that the location of this position is in the mountains. Inclement weather can and will be encountered on a regular basis, especially throughout the winter. Reliable transportation to and from work is a necessity. Access to a 4WD or AWD vehicle is highly recommended.