Laundry/Linen Attendant

Job Description

Job Description

The Laundry Attendant is responsible for the quality of the hotel linen supply by ensuring cleanliness according to company procedures and at a level that meets or exceeds company standards.

Core Responsibilities:

• Sort, weigh, wash, dry, iron, fold and stock guest room and Food & Beverage linen (meeting spaces).
• Know and follow the operating functions of all equipment, reporting any damage, hazards, or defective equipment to a Team Leader.
• Utilize chemicals used in washing, controlling quantities of supplies as recommended by chemical supplier with approval of Housekeeping Leadership.
• Maintains supplies and equipment pars
• Supports conduct inventories as well as proper material use and administration
• Cares for product utilization and avoids unnecessary waste
• Able to identify BBP and safely address concerns
• Follow all Material Safety Data Sheet documents and company Safety Standards
• Completes tasks, checklists, guest requests timely and accurately.
• Solves related issues in the best manner possible, escalates when necessary.
• Able to follow property safety and security procedures.
• Perform other tasks any reasonable requests as assigned or directed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• High work ethic and self-initiative
• Regular attendance according to established guidelines
• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property
• Focus and maintain attention to tasks, and complete work assignments on time despite frequent interruptions 
• Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest confidentiality at all times

Physical Requirements:

• Stand and walk for varying lengths of time, often long periods of time, as workflow is continuous throughout the shift
• Bend, pull, stoop, squat and stretch to shake, sort, wash, dry, fold, and stack linen
• Operate commercial laundry equipment in a safe manner Stand and walk for varying lengths of time, often long periods of time
• Work conditions could include hot and humid environments
• Lift approximately thirty (50) pounds of equipment or supplies, using safe lifting techniques
• Push heavy carts, approximately one hundred (100) pounds
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Know and be able to administer first aid
• Direct evacuations in an emergency

Minimum Qualifications:

• Highschool degree or equivalent work experience
• Related experience with physical labor
• Hospitality experience strongly preferred
• Able to read, write and communicate to safely perform the work

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions that are required of an employee in this position. Therefore, other duties may be asked of an employee in this position from time to time.

International House Hotel (My Favorite Hotel LLC) is an equal opportunity employer.   International House Hotel celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees to ensure they feel a sense of belonging.  We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are, where they came from and take pride in who we serve.

International House Hotel (and its subsidiaries) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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