Laundry Attendant

Arbor Lodging; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual raises

401k with match

Additional benefits

Job summary

Arbor Lodging is seeking a Laundry Attendant to ensure a steady supply of clean linens for our hotels nationwide. You will operate laundry machines, sort, wash, and dry linens, and prepare items for distribution to guest areas.

The role emphasizes maintaining clean work areas, managing inventory, and reporting equipment maintenance needs. You will read simple instructions, work safely, and adapt to busy hotel cycles.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Regular ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reading and writing basic instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate laundry machines to clean linens and rags.
• Sort, wash, dry, and fold towels, linens, and bedding.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and linens.
• Keep laundry area clean and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Physical stamina

Reading & writing basics

Mobility & endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio of hotels throughout the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. We have been entrusted by numerous partners and are approved managers for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Our service ethos is proactive and holistic, fostering an environment where guests feel truly welcomed and supported at every interaction. Our culture is people-focused, data-driven, and results-oriented.

Summary:

The Laundry Attendant is responsible for maintaining a constant supply of clean linens for the hotel in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Tend to laundry machines to clean articles such as rags, towels, banquet linens, and bedding
• Sort and separate all linen and treat all stains.
• Load articles into washer and adds specified amount of detergent, soap, or another cleaning agent
• Lift clean, wet articles from washer and place them successively into dryers for measured time cycles
• Sort dried articles according to type
• Fold and place items in appropriate locations
• Handle contaminated articles per company, franchise, and OSHA standards
• Maintain the inventory of cleaning supplies and linens
• Maintain all laundry equipment and inform the appropriate personnel of any maintenance needs
• Maintain a clean and organized laundry area and ensure all floors are stocked
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence/memos; ability to write.
• Additional tasks may be assigned at any given time

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school education; or up to one month’s related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Frequently required to walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Annual review with increase potential
• 401k program with company match
• Additional benefits may be available

Arbor’s Guiding Principles:

Arbor Lodging focuses on Five Guiding Principles to foster a culture where growth, development, and progression thrive within the properties:

• Do the Right Thing - Operate and act with integrity in all you do even when it is not convenient.
• Lead with Heart - Be kind, passionate and hospitable.
• Be Accountable - Take ownership and deliver results.
• Aim Higher - Go above and beyond to exceed expectations and pursue thoughtful change.
• Celebrate Differences - Embrace diversity; respect individual opinions and ideas.

Arbor Lodging Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arbor Lodging Management complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.