Laundry Attendant

Highgate Hotels, LP; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels at Residence Inn Portland/Scarborough is seeking a Laundry Attendant to wash, iron, fold and distribute all linens used for guest services. The position offers an hourly wage of USD 18.00–19.00 with rotation through washing machines and dryers, sorting linens, and maintaining clean workspaces.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, stain treatment, keeping carts organized, and ensuring smooth operation while being courteous to guests and teammates.

Qualifications

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work with lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Regular attendance in line with hotel standards.
• Maintain proper uniform and nametag appearance.
• Comply with hotel standards and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Wash, iron, fold and distribute dirty linens, towels, napkins and tablecloths.
• Operate washing machines and dryers and load/unload according to standards.
• Sort linen by type, color and size; pre-treat stained items.
• Keep work area clean and maintain equipment as trained.
• Sweep and mop laundry floors and store linens off the floor.
• Ensure guest satisfaction through attentive service.

Skills

Flexibility

Endurance

Stand for long hours

Attendance

Uniform standards

Job description

Laundry Attendant

Requisition ID: 2026-80683

Category: Housekeeping

Job Location: US-ME-Scarborough

Property: Residence Inn Portland/Scarborough

Compensation Minimum USD $18.00/Hr.

Compensation Maximum USD $19.00/Hr.

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 Portland/Scarborough

800 Roundwood Dr

Scarborough, ME 04074

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