Laundry Attendant

The Crescent Hotels Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Laundry Attendant to ensure the proper washing and drying of linens to uphold high quality standards. The position involves operating laundry machinery, monitoring processes, and maintaining a safe and professional work environment. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in English.
• Self-starting personality.
• Maintain a professional appearance and manner.

Responsibilities

• Operate washing and drying equipment, load and unload laundry.
• Monitor machines and report irregularities.
• Maintain cleanliness of machines and work area.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Organization

Ability to lift heavy loads

Job description

Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

To assure the proper washing and drying of laundry to keep Crescent's high standards of quality.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operate washing and drying equipment, load and unload laundry from machines. Measure and administer cleaning agents to laundry according to product specifications.
• Monitor feeder information on washers, make sure all drums are full, and report any irregularities to immediate supervisor.
• Set the proper drying and cooling times for different types of linen.
• Clean up machines and surrounding areas.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. Working knowledge of the use of laundry chemicals and different formulas, as well as effects on various types of linen. Ability to prioritize and organize work. Ability to lift, bend, stoop, push or pull heavy loads, and stand for long periods of time. Requires lifting bundles of linen weighing up to 75 lbs. Ability to push and/or pull wheeled carts weighing up to 100 pounds.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Customer Satisfaction:

Our customers are what we are about. One of the keys to a positive guest experience is positive interaction with Crescent staff. It is essential that you remain professional at all times, and that you treat all guests and associates with courtesy and respect, under all circumstances. Every Crescent associate is a guest relations ambassador, every working minute of every day.

Work Habits:

In order to maintain a positive guest and associate experience, your work habits should always meet and strive to exceed hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality and attendance. You should be adaptable to change in your work area and in hotel procedures with a willingness to learn new skills and/or improve existing ones, have the ability to solve routine problems that occur on the job and ask for help whenever you are not sure how to do something.

Safety & Security:

The safety and security of our guests and associates is of utmost importance to Crescent. Every Crescent associate should adhere to the hotel security policies and procedures, particularly regarding key controls, lifting heavy objects, using chemicals, and effectively reporting safety hazards and safety concerns.

NOTE:

This description excludes non-essential and marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. Furthermore, the specific examples in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the associate’s supervisor.

Furthermore, this description is subject to change, in the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise; each associate remains, at all times, an “at will” associate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Source: Crescent Hotels & Resorts