Laundry Attendant

The duties and responsibilities for the Laundry Attendant include, but are not limited to the following:

• Collect soiled linens by cart from floors. Sort all articles by type, color and degree of soil. Inspects all laundry and linens and records all damaged and stained items.


• Wash, dry, fold and press laundry daily.


• Treat stains on laundry by using appropriate chemicals.


• Operate washers and dryers according to recommended capacity and other manufacturer’s guidelines.


• Ensure necessary chemicals are added in the correct quantities prior to wash cycles.


• Clean dryers, washing machines and laundry room.


• Perform inventory of linens, towels etc.


• Properly adheres to hotel’s lost and found policies.


• Rotate inventory.


• Inform supervisor of malfunctioning equipment.


• Maintain a safe work environment.


• Interact courteously with guests.

COMPETENCIES WE ARE SEEKING:

• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance


• Able to push and pull carts weighing up to 200lbs regularly throughout shift


• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, reaching forward, lifting, stooping and neck wrist and hand movement. Continuous standing for an extended time period


• Flexible attitude to scheduled shifts – the incumbent may need to work nights, weekends and/or holidays

• Flexible and energetic with the ability to work under pressure during busy times


• Literacy skills – reading, writing, and oral


• Outstanding organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills


• Work well independently and in a team environment with minimum supervision


• Self-motivated, honest, creative, capable of working in a team environment