Laundry Attendant

Silver Bay YMCA Conference and Family Retreat Center; Silver Bay (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Bay YMCA Conference and Family Retreat Center is seeking a Laundry Attendant to maintain essential supplies for hospitality staff. Duties include laundering linens, stocking supplies, and assisting with housekeeping needs.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work effectively in diverse environments. This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and may require weekend and evening shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Prior experience in housekeeping is a plus.
• Ability to work with diverse groups is required.

Responsibilities

• Launders all terry, bedspreads, blankets, and shower curtains.
• Keeps supply shelves stocked with housekeeping supplies.
• Tracks inventory of laundry chemicals.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to establish effective working relationships

Ability to interpret data

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Director of Hospitality Services, the Laundry Attendant maintains supplies needed by Hospitality staff to refresh rooms, cottages, public spaces, and staff areas.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Daily launders all terry, bedspreads, blankets, bed pads, and shower curtains upon their arrival.
• Removes stains; checks condition of all items being sent for use by guests and staff.
• Wraps and keeps laundry items clean.
• Launders CSU and kitchen linens as needed.
• Keeps Housekeeping area clean, including restroom and guest laundry.
• Keeps supply shelves stocked with housekeeping supplies and linens.
• Logs supplies that need to be restocked and communicates with Director of Hospitality.
• Assists Hospitality staff with their routes, as needed.
• Assists staff in getting their cleaning supplies, trash bags, laundry, etc.
• Maintains cottage supply closet in housekeeping, ensures it is clean and stocked appropriately.
• Prepares cottage set-ups made up and ready when needed.
• Tracks inventory of laundry chemicals; reports problems with laundry machines.
• Performs other duties, as requested.
• As a 24-hour operation, all staff may be asked to work weekends, evenings, night shifts and/or holidays in order to serve our members, guests, and program participants.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Prior experience in housekeeping a plus.
• Ability to interpret oral and written informational data is required.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people representing all social and economic segments of the community.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to enforce rules in a professional and positive manner is a must.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the ability to walk, pull, push, bend, or stand for prolonged periods of time. Other physical requirements include the ability to lift to 50 pounds.