Laundry Attendant

InnVest Hotels; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

InnVest Hotels in Charlottetown is seeking a Laundry Attendant to support daily hotel operations. You will collect soiled linens, sort by type and soil, and handle washing, drying, folding and pressing to ensure clean, ready-to-use linens for guest areas.

The role requires physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds, flexibility to work nights, weekends or holidays, and strong organizational and interpersonal skills to interact with guests and team members professionally.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move heavy objects.
• Flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collect soiled linens and sort by type and soil.
• Wash, dry, fold and press laundry daily.
• Treat stains with appropriate chemicals.
• Operate washers and dryers per manufacturer guidelines.
• Maintain inventory of linens and towels.
• Adhere to hotel safety and lost-and-found policies.
• Interact courteously with guests.

Skills

Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs

Flexible shifts

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Literacy (reading/writing/oral)

Self-motivation

Honesty

Creativity

Job description

Comfort Inn Charlottetown
Charlottetown, PE C1E2E3, CAN

Description

THE COMPANY:

Passion Drives Performance. InnVest succeeds because our people love what we do. Our entire team shares a deep-rooted passion for the world of hospitality & travel that extends far beyond the walls of our offices and locations.

Our company culture is built on collaboration. A nimble team where everyone has a voice at the table and an opportunity to pursue their passions. Our skillsets are as diverse as our portfolio, but we all have a singular focus: a belief that partnerships deliver the best results, an entrepreneurial approach to decision making, respect for others, a strong sense of integrity, and a curiosity to challenge the status quo.

With over 75 hotels in our portfolio, representing 18 internationally recognized hotel brands, InnVest is the largest independent owner of hotels in Canada. In addition, our management team oversees the day-to-day activities of almost 70 hotels also making InnVest the largest independent operator of hotels in Canada. InnVest’s portfolio is geographically diverse with hotels from Vancouver, BC to Corner Brook, NL but also experientially diverse from roadside inns to luxury urban properties.

At InnVest, our mission is simple – to deliver outstanding guest experiences and superior returns on quality hospitality investment. A career at InnVest will provide you with unrivaled opportunities and invaluable exposure to Canada’s largest independently-owned and operated hotel portfolio.

ACTIVITIES:

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.
• 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

InnVest Hotels is an inclusive employer. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We appreciate all applications, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.