Laundry Attendant

Highgate Hotels, LP; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking a Laundry Attendant for Homewood Suites Warwick in Warwick, RI. The role involves washing, ironing, folding and distributing soiled linens, towels, napkins and tablecloths, with emphasis on timely, courteous service to guests.

The position requires standing for shifts, flexible hours, and long days including holidays. Compensation is hourly, with duties managed by the Rooms Operations team at the Homewood Suites Warwick property.

Qualifications

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Maintain regular attendance in accordance with Highgate Hotel Standards.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to ensure safe and efficient hotel operations.

Responsibilities

• Wash, iron, fold and distribute soiled linens, towels, napkins and tablecloths.
• Operate washing machines and dryers and sort laundry by type.
• Load and unload washes according to standards and ensure equipment is maintained.
• Keep laundry area clean and organized and ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Flexible hours

Stand for long shifts

Attendance reliability

Guest courteousness

Job description

Laundry Attendant

Requisition ID: 2026-81545

Category: Rooms Operations

Job Location: US-RI-Warwick

Property: Homewood Suites Warwick

Compensation Minimum: USD $16.00/Hr.

Compensation Maximum: USD $16.50/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

Homewood Suites Warwick

33 International Way

Warwick, RI 02886

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.
• Seven day availability required including holidays.
• 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