Hospital Laundry & Housekeeping Attendant

Georgia Department of Revenue; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta, part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, is seeking a Laundry Attendant to perform housekeeping and laundry duties in Decatur, GA. Under supervision, you will manage linen, clothing, and other washable items, ensuring clean, safe supplies for the facility.

This role requires a year of related experience or prior lower-level housekeeping work, ability to operate commercial laundry equipment, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a related area of assignment or one year at the lower-level Housekeeper 1.
• Preferred experience in commercial, institutional, hospital or large-scale laundry environments.
• Experience operating commercial laundry equipment.
• Knowledge of sanitation, infection-control, and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established work procedures.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical activities, including standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and transporting laundry carts.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Collects soiled linens, clothing, towels, and other washable items from designated areas throughout the facility.
• Sorts laundry according to established procedures, fabric type, color, and level of soil.
• Operates commercial washers, dryers, and other laundry equipment safely and efficiently.
• Measures and uses appropriate detergents, disinfectants, and other cleaning products according to established guidelines.
• Folds, organizes, labels, stores, and distributes clean linens and clothing to appropriate areas.
• Maintains accurate inventory of linens and laundry supplies and reports shortages as needed.
• Inspects laundry items for stains, damage, or excessive wear and removes unsuitable items from circulation when appropriate.
• Maintains laundry work areas and equipment in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition.
• Follows infection-control, sanitation, safety, and hazardous-material handling procedures.
• Reports equipment malfunctions, maintenance concerns, or unsafe conditions to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintains appropriate separation of clean and soiled laundry to prevent contamination.
• Provides courteous and professional service when interacting with staff, patients, residents, and other facility personnel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Housekeeping

Laundry experience

Sanitation procedures

Driver's license

Tools

Commercial laundry equipment

Job description

Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta, part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, is seeking a Laundry Attendant to perform housekeeping and laundry duties in Decatur, GA. Under supervision, you will manage linen, clothing, and other washable items, ensuring clean, safe supplies for the facility.

This role requires a year of related experience or prior lower-level housekeeping work, ability to operate commercial laundry equipment, and a valid driver's license.