Housekeeping Laundry Attendant

Paycom; Port Townsend (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tides Inn and Suites in Port Townsend, WA is seeking a Laundry Attendant to maintain clean linen and operate washers and dryers in the hotel laundry room.

You will retrieve used linen, load/unload machines, fold items with the Extra Hand Device, and keep work areas sanitary while following safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Prior laundry room experience preferred.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and manage time.
• Basic health and safety knowledge, including PPE handling.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to push/pull laundry carts over uneven surfaces.
• Ability to bend, twist and stoop as needed.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves used linen from containers throughout the facility.
• Loads/unloads laundry to/from washers and dryers.
• Operates machinery using control inputs on machines.
• Reports safety risks and needed repairs to management.
• Separates and folds laundry items using available devices.
• Maintains clean work areas and organized storage.
• Distributes clean linen to pushcarts or racks and to storage locations.
• Stores clean linen and other items.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Laundry experience

Time management

Independent work

Health and safety

Stamina

Manual handling

Bending and reaching

Tools

Industrial washing machines

Industrial dryers

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Tides Inn and Suites - Port Townsend, WA 98368, Salary Range: $17.13 - $18.00 Hourly, JOB TITLE: LAUNDRY ATTENDANT

Shift & Breaks

• USUAL TIME OF WORK SHIFT: Varies with facility needs. Some full-time positions and some part-time positions.
• BREAKS: Two breaks, and one half hour lunch.
• OVERTIME: As necessary

Machines & Tools Used

• MACHINES USED: Industrial Washing and Drying Machines (65-95 lb. Capacity)
• TOOLS USED: None

Assistive Devices

Pushcarts, Chem. Bins, Extra Hand Linen Folding Device (foot activated)

Safety Clothing/EQUIPMENT

• Eye Protection, vinyl gloves, anti-slip shoes, uniform.

Skills & Abilities Required

Speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.

Description of Workplace/Workstation

The work takes place within the laundry room at the hotel facility. The floor surfaces at the location are cement, or linoleum. All of the work areas are both well-lit and temperature controlled. The Laundry Attendant may be exposed for limited periods of time to various weather conditions when working on landings and in other outdoor areas. The areas where other related activities are performed include guest rooms, bathrooms, lounges, lobbies, landings, elevators, stairways, kitchens, and linen storage areas.

Duties

1. Retrieves used linen from containers or receptacles throughout facility
2. Loads/unloads laundry to/from washers and dryers
3. Operates machinery using control keyboard on machines
4. Reports all safety risks and needed repairs to management
5. Separates and folds laundry items using Extra Hand Device for sheets, bedspreads and larger pieces
6. Maintains clean work areas
7. Places clean laundry on pushcarts or push racks and distributes to storage locations
8. Stores clean linen and other items
9. Repeats process. May perform other duties as required

This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program used to verify employment eligibility for new hires. As part of E-Verify, we will check your employment eligibility by comparing the information you provide on Form I-9 with records of the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or Department of Homeland Security (DHS). You have the right to know if your employer uses E-Verify and to be informed if your E-Verify case results in a tentative nonconfirmation (mismatch). You also have the opportunity to take action to resolve a mismatch. You can start and continue working while resolving a mismatch.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a laundry room setting is preferred but not required
• Ability to follow verbal instructions
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision and manage time efficiently
• Basic understanding of health and safety protocols, including proper handling and disposal of chemicals and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
• Ability to remain standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to pull and push work-related equipment, such as a loaded laundry cart over uneven and sloping surfaces
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, and pull