Laundry Attendant

Driftwood Hospitality Management; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Driftwood Hospitality Management is seeking an attentive Laundry Attendant to support hotel laundry operations. You will handle stained items, operate ironing and folding machines, and stack finished articles by type and size for distribution.

The role requires standing during shifts, bending, and following all safety guidelines. Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 pounds, work in a fast-paced hotel setting, and maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, twisting, standing and movement required.
• Must maintain neat, clean and well-groomed appearance and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Sort stained items and determine rewash or discard.
• Operate ironing and folding machines and process cleaned articles.
• Fold and stack articles by type and size in designated areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and restock for next shift.
• Adhere to all hotel policies and safety procedures.
• Report unsafe conditions and accidents to management.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Standing for long shifts

Frequent bending and twisting

Attention to safety procedures

Job description

Assure efficient retrieval, processing, and distribution of laundry to provide laundry services to our guests. .

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

• Sort all stained/damaged items and determine status for rewash or discard; maintain continuous inventory of discarded items.
• Operate the ironing and folder machines according to specifications, while processing cleaned articles through the machines.
• Fold cleaned articles and stack into designated amounts by type and size. Place stacks in specified areas of distribution.
• Remove lint and debris from dryer filters as specified in departmental procedures.
• Use cleaning chemicals according to OSHA regulations and hotel requirements.
• Check the working condition and cleanliness of laundry machinery.
• Monitor usage of chemicals and water to maximize consumption.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas throughout shift.
• Restock work areas for next shift as assigned.
• Turns in all lost and found items and all guest room keys.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Follows safety and security procedures and rules.
• Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
• Utilizes protective equipment.
• Reports unsafe conditions to management.
• Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to management.
• Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
• All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).
• Perform any related duties as requested by supervisor/manager.
• Assists other Housekeeping Personnel when need.

Qualifications

• Ability to Lift, Push & Pull up to (50) pounds required.
• Frequent bending while loading/unloading washers/dryers, sorting linen and folding.
• Continuous movement throughout department.
• Standing is required during the entire shift.
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.