Laundry Attendant

Highgate Hotels, LP; Saint Pete Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

TradeWinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach, FL, is seeking a Laundry Attendant to operate commercial laundry equipment, distribute linens across Island Grand and RumFish, and maintain clean, efficient workspaces.

Applicants with resort or hotel laundry experience are preferred. Expect a warm, humid environment with flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays; teamwork and safety are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience with laundry equipment is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Commitment to safety procedures and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial laundry equipment per procedures.
• Distribute clean linens to designated areas across both resorts.
• Retrieve soiled linens and transport them for processing.
• Process, sort, and handle linens safely and efficiently.
• Maintain production standards for quality and productivity.
• Push/pull laundry carts safely.
• Lift and transfer linen loads as required.
• Maintain clean and organized laundry areas.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and resort procedures.
• Support department goals and adapt to operational needs.
• Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexible schedule

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Tools

Laundry equipment operation

Job description

Compensation Type

Hourly

Location

Discover more sun and more fun! Escape to a tropical beachfront paradise complete with everything you need for the perfect getaway, including delicious dining, beachfront bars, relaxing comforts, and endless activities. Here you'll stay at one, play at two - with two connecting resorts right on the soft white sands of St. Pete Beach. Whether you're looking for family fun, a romantic retreat, a group getaway, or anything in between, it's all here at TradeWinds Island Resorts. https://www.tradewindsresort.com/careers

Overview

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with 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 consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle. www.highgate.com.

Follow your passion all the way to paradise at TradeWinds Resort!

Located along the gorgeous Gulf Coast on St. Pete Beach, a Top-Ranked U.S. Beach, TradeWinds features two destination resorts just 200 flip-flops from one another.

We're proud to share that our management company, Highgate, has been recognized as a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award winner. When you join the TradeWinds team, you become part of a culture that values passion, collaboration, excellence, purpose, and inclusivity. If you're passionate about creating memorable experiences and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to meet you. Bring your passion to paradise and discover where your career can take you at TradeWinds!

Join a company where Our People are at the heart of everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial laundry equipment and use laundry supplies according to established procedures.
• Distribute clean linens to designated areas throughout both resort properties (Island Grand and RumFish).
• Retrieve soiled linens from designated areas and transport them to the laundry facility for processing.
• Process, sort, and handle clean and soiled linens efficiently and safely.
• Maintain established laundry production standards for quality, productivity, and performance.
• Safely operate and maneuver wheeled laundry carts throughout the resort.
• Lift, carry, and transfer linen loads as required.
• Maintain an efficient workflow and complete assigned duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Keep laundry areas, carts, and workspaces clean and organized.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, equipment, and resort procedures.
• Maintain regular attendance and flexibility based on the operational needs of the resort.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors and other laundry team members to meet departmental goals.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with all Highgate standards, policies, and procedures to support safe and efficient resort operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Essential Functions

• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift, including 8 hours or more.
• Ability to perform extensive walking and prolonged standing, including periods of standing in one location.
• Ability to perform repetitive upper-body movements throughout the shift.
• Ability to safely push and pull wheeled laundry carts weighing approximately 500-1,000 pounds.
• 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 lift, carry, and transfer linen loads weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform medium physical work, including exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Sustain upper body repetitive movement.
• Work effectively in a warm and humid laundry environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating commercial or industrial laundry equipment is strongly preferred.
• Valid Driver License preferred.
• Previous resort, hotel, or industrial laundry experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage assigned responsibilities efficiently.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays, which are among our busiest operational periods.
• Ability to work extended hours when required based on business needs.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to meet or exceed established production quotas.
• Ability to perform repetitive folding and sorting tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to safely push, pull, lift, carry, and maneuver laundry bins and carts.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work effectively in a warm and humid commercial laundry environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety procedures, and established work standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.