Laundry Attendant

Springwood Hospitality; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Laundry Attendant to maintain cleanliness and efficiency in laundry operations. In this role, you will ensure the highest quality of service by managing soiled linens, operating washing machines, and adhering to safety standards. Your attention to detail will be crucial as you sort and fold linens, ensuring they meet the required standards before returning them to service. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly enhance guest satisfaction and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate laundry equipment effectively.
• Knowledge of proper sorting and folding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and order in the laundry facilities.
• Sort, wash, and fold linens according to established standards.
• Respond promptly to guest requests for housekeeping supplies.

Skills

Laundry Operations

Sorting and Folding Techniques

Equipment Maintenance

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Washing Machines

Dryers

Maintenance Tools

Job description

Position Title: Laundry Attendant

Immediate Supervisor: Executive Housekeeping Manager

Major Function

Maintains the laundry and appropriate facilities in a clean and orderly manner. Follows approved folding techniques allowing the linen to cure prior to placing back into service.

Essential Functions

1. Provide the highest quality of service to the guest at all times.
2. Receive soiled linens by bag, cart, or chute from the floors.
3. Sort articles by kind, color, and degree of soil.
4. Inspect all laundry and linens and record all damaged or stained items.
5. Operate washers and dryers properly, ensuring they are on the correct cycles for the type of linen or terry being washed or dried.
6. Pre-spot stained linen and terry before re-washing.
7. Load linen in washer, unload washer when complete, and load into dryers.
8. Maintain productivity standards.
9. Remove linen immediately from dryers and fold to prevent wrinkles.
10. Fold linen according to proper standards, adhering to no iron laundry procedures.
11. Place folded linen on marked shelves and transport to floor linen rooms in a timely manner.
12. Maintain a well-organized, neat laundry room.
13. Check washing machine drains to prevent clogging.
14. Complete maintenance forms when needed and inform management of malfunctions or problems immediately.
15. Damp mop laundry floor daily.
16. Clean lint traps after each load.
17. Wipe down all machines daily and maintain equipment as per manufacturer’s procedures, e.g., remove lint from dryers as needed.
18. Empty and turn off all machines at the end of shift.
19. Respond to guest requests such as delivering housekeeping supplies (e.g., linens, cots) promptly.
20. Communicate effectively with guests in English to provide expected service levels.
21. Wear proper uniform at all times according to Standards of Appearance.
22. Lift and carry up to 40 pounds; push and pull up to 80 pounds.
23. Have a thorough knowledge of emergency procedures.
24. Practice safety standards at all times and report hazardous conditions immediately.
25. Adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies outlined in the Associate Handbook.
26. Perform other duties as assigned and capable of performing.