LAUNDRY ATTENDANT

The Yale Club of New York City; New York (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yale Club of New York City is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Laundry Room Attendant to join our Housekeeping team. This role focuses on maintaining cleanliness and proper handling of linens, towels, uniforms, and other laundry items used throughout the Club.

Essential duties include sorting, drying, folding, and organizing items, operating laundry equipment safely, and reporting shortages or malfunctions to management.

Qualifications

• Previous laundry or housekeeping experience in a hotel, private club, or hospitality environment preferred.
• Ability to operate commercial laundry equipment or learn to do so.
• Stand/walk for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and move linen carts and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Sort, dry, fold, and organize linens, towels, uniforms, and other laundry items.
• Operate commercial dryers and laundry equipment safely and efficiently.
• Inspect laundry for stains and cleanliness.
• Maintain inventory and store clean linens properly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Stamina

Safety consciousness

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The Yale Club of New York City is seeking a reliable, hardworking, and detail-oriented Laundry Room Attendant to join our Housekeeping team. This position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and proper handling of linens, towels, uniforms, and other laundry items used throughout the Club. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, maintains high standards of cleanliness, and contributes to the exceptional service expected by our members and guests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sort, dry, fold, and organize linens, towels, uniforms, and other laundry items.
• Operate commercial dryers, and other laundry equipment safely and efficiently.
• Inspect laundry for stains, damage, and overall cleanliness.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and ensure clean linens are properly stored and distributed.
• Keep the laundry room, equipment, and storage areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
• Follow proper procedures for handling cleaning chemicals, detergents, and laundry supplies.
• Report equipment malfunctions, damaged linens, and supply shortages to management.
• Assist the Housekeeping team with additional duties as assigned.
• Follow all Club policies, safety procedures, and standards of professionalism.

Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous laundry or housekeeping experience in a hotel, private club, or hospitality environment preferred.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate commercial laundry equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull laundry bags, linen carts, and supplies up to 50 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and cleanliness.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high-quality work standards.
• Must be available to work Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, including weekends.

Physical Requirements

This position requires prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and repetitive movements associated with laundry operations. Employees must be able to follow safety protocols when handling laundry carts, linens, laundry chemicals and other department equipment throughout their scheduled shift.

Our Commitment

At The Yale Club of New York City, we take pride in delivering exceptional hospitality and maintaining the highest standards of service. We are looking for a dedicated team member who shares our commitment to cleanliness, teamwork, professionalism, and excellence.

The essential functions listed in this job description are not all-inclusive. The Manager may assign additional duties and responsibilities as necessary.