Laundry Attendant

The-Penn-Stater-Hotel-; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Penn Stater Hotel is seeking a Laundry Attendant to support housekeeping operations by cleaning and pressing linen from guest rooms, banquet rooms, and the kitchen. The role emphasizes guest service, reliability, and physical stamina to handle laundry duties in a hospitality setting.

This full-time position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and related customer service experience. Candidates must be able to work varying shifts and maintain a professional appearance and teamwork

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus relative experience in customer service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain guest service as the driving philosophy of the operation.
• Respond promptly to guests’ needs and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Clean and press linen from guest rooms, banquet rooms, and kitchen as assigned.
• Transport soiled linen to laundry area and maintain linen supplies for hotel departments.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Housekeeping

Description

FULL TIME: $16-$18/hourbased on experience

SUMMARY

The laundry attendant’s primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to cleaning and pressing soiled linen which includes linen from the guest rooms, banquet rooms, kitchen and any other duties that the Director of Housekeeping, Assistant Housekeeping Manager, or Housekeeping Supervisor see fit to assign.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Guest Service

• Maintains guest service as the driving philosophy of the operation
• Personally demonstrates a commitment to guest service in responding promptly to guests’ needs
• Committed to making every guest is satisfied
• Meets or exceeds guest satisfaction measures
• Ensures hotel standards and services contribute to the delivery of consistent guest service
• Implements and practices guest service initiatives and performs to Hotel Standards

Laundry Attendant Duties

• Sort linen by type.
• Properly load washers and dryers.
• Follow proper laundry folding and stacking procedures.
• Separate re-wash linen using proper procedures
• Assist with monthly inventory procedures and collect dirty linen from guest rooms.
• Cleaning linen traps from dryers.
• Equipment wipe down (report any/all equipment malfunction to management)
• Sweeping and mopping laundry floors.
• Removal of trash at end of shift.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working.
• Comply at all times with standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Transport soiled linen from guest hallways to laundry area when needed.
• Other duties as required.
• Ensure that linen is clean and available for use by the hotel’s departments when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent, plus relative experience in customer service

LANGUAGE AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to effectively communicate with employees and supervisors for optimum operation of the property.

REASONING ABILITY

Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and solve practical problems or resolve issues.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required at this time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed for an extended period of time
• Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials
• Proper lifting techniques required
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

Position Requirements

• Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
• Shift -not applicable-
• Number of Openings
• Position Laundry Attendant
• Close Date
• Number of Openings 2
• Req Number HOU-26-00037
• Location Scholar TPS Employer LLC

About the Organization Scholar Hotels is an organization that believes in an entrepreneurial culture; where work is more than a job, it's a lifestyle. Employees work more as a team than in most companies; and in some cases, we are even like a family.

Some of the traits: Treat People with Respect We respect, trust, and provide the necessary base for a vibrant and sustainable corporate culture. Help Team Members Stay Healthy Provide excellent health benefits and encourage wellness through vendor discounts and onsite health assistance. Open Doors to Communication Create an environment where people can interact with each other, support on another, and recognize each other's effects and achievements. Create positive rewards for positive behavior. Share information so that team members are aware of the direction of the company and are involved in its growth. Offer incentive programs to reward effort and improve quality of life. Build Camaraderie Make time for people to get to know each other and the company by holding offsite meetings to build team spirit and discuss where the company is heading. Share business plans, and discuss issues and ideas raised by our strategies.

This position is currently accepting applications.