Housekeeping Laundry Attendant

Housekeeping Laundry AttendantTides Inn and Suites - Port Townsend, WA 98368Salary Range $17.13 - $18.00 HourlyDescriptionJOB TITLE: LAUNDRY ATTENDANTUSUAL TIME OF WORK SHIFT: Varies with facility needs. Some full-time positions and some part-time positions.BREAKS: Two breaks, and one ½ hour lunch.OVERTIME: As necessaryMACHINES USED: Industrial Washing and Drying Machines (65-95 lb. Capacity)TOOLS USED: NoneASSISTIVE DEVICES: Pushcarts, "Chem." Bins, "Extra Hand" Linen Folding Device (foot activated)SAFETY CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT: Eye Protection, vinyl gloves, anti-slip shoes, uniform.SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED: Speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.DESCRIPTION OF WORK PLACE/WORKSTATION: The work takes place within the laundry room at the hotel facility. The floor surfaces at the location are cement, or linoleum. All of the work areas are both well-lit and temperature controlled. The Laundry Attendant may be exposed for limited periods of time to various weather conditions when working on landings and in other outdoor areas. The areas where other related activities are performed include guest rooms, bathrooms, lounges, lobbies, landings, elevators, stairways, kitchens, and linen storage areas.The Laundry Attendant's primary responsibility is to ensure that all linen and related item needs for the hotel facility are met. Within a 15'-25' work area, the Laundry Attendant processes various linen and other laundry items for washing and cleaning using industrial washers and dryers. He/She retrieves, stores, washes linens, pillows, carpets, and shower curtains using machinery, detergents, containers, push carts, push racks, "Chem." Bins, and "Extra Hand" Laundry Processing Device (For hanging/folding large sheets, bedspreads, etc.). He/She repeats this process throughout the work shift. The Laundry Attendant maintains general cleanliness according to company standards. He/She may perform other duties as required.On a typical day, the Laundry Attendant performs the following duties:Retrieves used linen from containers or receptacles throughout facilityLoads/unloads laundry to/from washers and dryersOperates machinery using control keyboard on machinesReports all safety risks and needed repairs to managementSeparates and folds laundry items using "Extra Hand Device for sheets, bedspreads and larger piecesMaintains clean work areasPlaces clean laundry on pushcarts or push racks and distributes to storage locationsStores clean linen and other itemsRepeats process. May perform other duties as requiredThis employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program used to verify employment eligibility for new hires. As part of E-Verify, we will check your employment eligibility by comparing the information you provide on Form I-9 with records of the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or Department of Homeland Security (DHS). You have the right to know if your employer uses E-Verify and to be informed if your E-Verify case results in a tentative nonconfirmation (mismatch). You also have the opportunity to take action to resolve a mismatch. You can start and continue working while resolving a mismatch.QualificationsPrior experience in a laundry room setting is preferred but not requiredAbility to follow verbal instructionsAbility to work independently without direct supervision and manage time efficientlyBasic understanding of health and safety protocols, including proper handling and disposal of chemicals and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirementsAbility to remain standing for extended periods of timeAbility to pull and push work-related equipment, such as a loaded laundry cart over uneven and sloping surfacesAbility to bend, twist, stoop, and pull