Laundry Attendant

Gatewayames; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Gatewayames in Ames, Iowa is seeking a Housekeeping Attendant to assist the Housekeeping Manager with laundry operations. Responsibilities include laundering, sorting, and distributing linens as per hotel standards.

The ideal candidate should have basic reading and writing skills, previous housekeeping experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. This position requires working nights, weekends, and some holidays in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Basic reading and writing skills required.
• Housekeeping experience preferred.
• Must work well with others and perform repetitive motions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in laundering linens according to hotel standards.
• Sort and wash laundry items on the proper machine cycle.
• Distribute clean linen to storage areas as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Job Purpose

Assist the Housekeeping Manager and Supervisor(s) to ensure all housekeeping laundry is properly and efficiently laundered, as well as maintaining adequate stock for each department’s clean linens, tools and supplies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Washing, drying, folding and pressing of linens according to hotel quality standards
• Sorting and washing items on proper machine cycle
• Follow procedures for treating and removing stains, when required
• Distribute clean, neatly folded linen to room attendant's storage areas

Requirements

• Basic reading and writing
• Housekeeping experience preferred
• Must have a strong attention to detail
• Attendants must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and push heavy carts without assistance repeatedly
• Must be a fast pace worker and work well with others
• Repetitive motions of standing up and moving about the facility, frequently bending, stooping, and kneeling are required
• Must be able to work nights, weekend, and some holidays