Laundry Attendant

Highgate; Town of Horseheads (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in New York seeks a House Laundry Attendant at the Country Inn & Suites Big Flats. You will wash, iron, fold and distribute linens, towels and tablecloths, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for guest rooms and outlets.

You must be able to perform heavy lifting, stand for long periods, and maintain a neat appearance. We value flexible hours, reliability and adherence to Highgate standards to deliver consistent guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Flexible and long hours may be required.
• Medium work — exerts up to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or 20 pounds frequently.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Maintain regular attendance per Highgate Hotel Standards.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including proper uniform.

Responsibilities

• Wash, iron, fold and distribute all soiled linens, towels, napkins and tablecloths.
• Operate washing machines and dryers.
• Load and unload washes according to standards.
• Wash and dry all dirty linens, towels, etc.
• Sort linen by type, color, size, etc.
• Pre-treat stained linen before washing.
• Clean dryer filter daily and maintain equipment.
• Operate iron as per standard and ensure it is shut off at end of day.
• Sweep and mop laundry floors, storing 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.

Skills

Flexibility

Physical strength

Stamina

Attendance

Appearance

Compliance

Job description

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

Country Inn & Suites Big Flats

105 E. Mall Road

Horseheads, NY 14845

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