Laundry Attendant

Residence Inn Ohare/Rosemont; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Leave benefits

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in Rosemont, IL is seeking a House Laundry Attendant to wash, iron, fold and distribute linens for our guest rooms and public areas. You will work with a team to maintain high standards of cleanliness and efficiency in a fast-paced hotel environment.

The role requires physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds, flexibility with hours, and a neat appearance. Previous laundry or hospitality experience is helpful, and training is provided to ensure safe operation of laundry machines

Qualifications

• Flexible and long hours may be required.
• Medium work—exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, attentive service to guests, managers and staff.
• Operate washing machines and dryers.
• Load and unload washes according to standards.
• Wash and dry all dirty linens.
• Sort linen by type, color, size.
• Pre-treat stained linen before washing.
• Clean dryer filter daily and maintain equipment.
• Operate iron and ensure it is off at end of day.
• Sweep and mop laundry floors and keep linens off the floor.
• Fold towels and linens.
• Sort dirty linens from laundry carts.
• Keep carts clean and debris-free.
• Maintain clean work area.
• Sort clean laundry and load carts.
• Ensure guest satisfaction.

Job description

Compensation Type

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.www.highgate.com

Location

Residence Inn Ohare/Rosemont

7101 Chestnut StRosemont, IL 60018

Overview

The House Laundry Attendant is responsible for washing, ironing, folding and distributing all soiled linens, towels, napkins and tablecloths.

Responsibilities

• Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to guests, managers and fellow employees
• Understand operation of washing machines and dryers.
• Load and unload washes according to standards.
• Wash and dry all dirty linens, towels, rags, etc.
• Sort all hotel linen according to type, color, size, etc.
• Pre-treat all stained linen before washing.
• Clean dryer filter daily and maintain all equipment as trained.
• Operate iron as per standard and ensure that it is shut off at the end of day.
• Sweep and mop laundry floors, storing all linens off the floor.
• Fold towels and linens.
• Remove and sort dirty linens and towels from laundry carts.
• Keep laundry carts clean and free of debris.
• Maintain clean work area.
• Sort clean laundry according to type and load carts.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations

Benefits

We are pleased to offer to our full-time associates a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

Posting Date

This job opening was posted on 11/06/26 and will remain open for at least 60 days.