Laundry Attendant

Arbor Lodging; Champaign, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with company match

Annual review with increase potential

Job summary

Arbor Lodging is seeking a Laundry Attendant to maintain a steady supply of clean linens for guest services and hotel operations. You will manage washing, drying, folding, and stocking linens to support outstanding guest experiences and profitability.

The role requires basic reading/writing and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; prior experience is not mandatory. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany this position at Arbor Lodging locations.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent; or 1 month related experience.
• Regular lifting and moving up to 50 lbs is required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and write as needed.

Responsibilities

• Tend to laundry machines for laundering articles like towels and linens.
• Sort and separate linen and treat stains.
• Load washers with detergent and cleaning agents.
• Move wet articles to dryers and set appropriate time cycles.
• Sort dried articles by type and fold for placement.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Reading/writing

Education

High school diploma

Job 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.