Laundry Attendant

Laundry Attendant

Pay Range Starting from USD $14.00/Hr.

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Laundry Attendant for the Hilton Harrisburg in Harrisburg, PA.

Position Summary: Maintain a constant supply of clean linens for the hotel.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: The position requires performing the following essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

70% - Perform all stages of linen processing (i.e., sorting and weighing soiled and unsoiled linen, loading and unloading washers and dryers, folding and storing linen, recording poundage produced and weighing incoming and outgoing laundry.)

10% - Assist in laundry inventories.

10% - Clean laundry area. Set up house attendant amenities for pick up.

5% - Assist with the upkeep of basement hallway and staff elevator.

5% - Clean laundry machine.

Other duties keep work area neat and organized. Report all mechanical problems and hazardous conditions to supervisor, manager or security department. All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available). Assimilate into the Hilton family pride/care culture through understanding, supporting and participating in all elements of pride/care. Demonstrate working knowledge of the service standards. Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Hilton from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. The hospitality business functions seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day. In addition, this is a hospitality business and a hospitable service atmosphere must be projected at all times. Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Hilton rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of hotel facilities. Employees who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Ability to arrive to work on time and when scheduled. Ability to stand on feet for up to 7 hours a day and work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to operate washer and dryer equipment. Physically able to move / lift, large, heavy objects such as: linen, linen carts and/or bags of linen. Physically able to operate cleaning equipment such as: brooms, spray bottles. Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members verbally or in written form, over the phone or in person. Ability to learn, follow and enforce standards for cleanliness as they apply to the laundry area. Ability to follow all safety procedures/standards and able to recognize and act in emergency situations.

Desired Software Proficiencies: None

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Education / Experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. No experience required.

Physical Requirements The individual holding this position must be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities:

Frequency Key: Never – 0 hours; Rare – up to 1 hour; Occasional – 1-3 hours; Frequent – 3-6 hours; Constant – 6-8 hours

Physical Activity Frequency Sitting Never Standing/Walking Constant Climbing Stairs Rare Crouching Occasional Bending/Stooping Constant Reaching Constant Grasping Constant Pushing/Pulling Constant Near Vision Constant Far Vision Constant Hearing Constant Talking Frequently Smell Constant Lifting/Carrying (# lbs.) Frequently Up to 75 lbs. Travel Never

Safety Requirements: OSHA laws require the use of the following personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing work duties that have the potential of risk to your health or safety: latex and/or rubber gloves. Dust mask. Closed toe and heel shoes with rubber soles. Safety glasses when changing chemicals and when working in dirty room. Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of assigned PPE. The hotel provides the required PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your manager.

Exposures: In this job you will be exposed to fumes, chemicals, vibrations, humidity, cold, heat, dust and noise. Frequently: noise of machinery, vibrations, dust, chemicals, cold and heat.

Pay: $14.00/hour

Amazing Benefits At A Glance: Team Driven and Values Based Culture Medical/Dental/Vision Vacation & Holiday Pay Employee Assistance Program Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio 401(k) with company match Employee discount Referral program