Laundry Washer

Highgate; Saint Pete Beach (FL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

TradeWinds Resort, operated by Highgate Hotels, seeks a Laundry Washer to efficiently process linens, towels, and uniforms using commercial equipment. The role supports guest services by maintaining clean fabrics and timely turnover across resort operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial laundry equipment, a valid driver's license preferred, and the ability to work in a warm, high-volume setting while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating industrial laundry machinery.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to stand and move heavy laundry and carts.

Responsibilities

• Identifies linen by function and sorts by wash load within time standards.
• Process resort linens, towels, uniforms, and other laundry timely.
• Load and unload commercial washing machines safely and efficiently.
• Select wash cycles and ensure items are cleaned per standards.
• Monitor equipment and maintain quality results.
• Keep work area clean, organized and safe.
• Communicate equipment issues to supervisor.
• Assist other areas of laundry to meet daily production goals.

Skills

Industrial machinery

Driver's license

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Compensation Type

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with 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 consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle. www.highgate.com.

Location

Discover more sun and more fun! Escape to a tropical beachfront paradise complete with everything you need for the perfect getaway, including delicious dining, beachfront bars, relaxing comforts, and endless activities. Here you’ll stay at one, play at two — with two connecting resorts right on the soft white sands of St. Pete Beach. Whether you’re looking for family fun, a romantic retreat, a group getaway, or anything in between, it’s all here at TradeWinds Island Resorts. https://www.tradewindsresort.com/careers

Overview

Follow your passion all the way to paradise at TradeWinds Resort!

Located along the gorgeous Gulf Coast on St. Pete Beach, a Top-Ranked U.S. Beach, TradeWinds features two destination resorts just 200 flip-flops from one another.

We’re proud to share that our management company, Highgate, has been recognized as a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award winner. When you join the TradeWinds team, you become part of a culture that values passion, collaboration, excellence, purpose, and inclusivity. If you’re passionate about creating memorable experiences and making a meaningful impact, we’d love to meet you. Bring your passion to paradise and discover where your career can take you at TradeWinds!

The Laundry Washer is responsible for efficiently washing and processing resort linens, towels, uniforms, and other laundry items to ensure clean products are available for guest rooms and resort operations. This position operates commercial laundry equipment, follows established washing procedures, and maintains a steady production pace to support daily departmental goals.

Join a company where Our People are at the heart of everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Identifies linen by functional use and correctly sorts and segregates linen by wash load requirement within established time standards. Assists in the collection of dirty linen on-site as assigned by the senior machine operator. Logs all work.

• Process resort linens, towels, uniforms, and other laundry in a timely and efficient manner.
• Sort soiled laundry and prepare items for the appropriate wash cycle.
• Load and unload commercial washing machines safely and efficiently.
• Select appropriate wash cycles and ensure laundry is properly cleaned according to established standards.
• Use laundry chemicals and products safely and according to established procedures.
• Monitor laundry equipment and wash cycles to ensure proper operation and quality results.
• Inspect washed laundry and identify items that require additional treatment or processing.
• Keep laundry moving efficiently through the department to support daily production needs.
• Move laundry between designated areas using carts, bins, and other equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Communicate equipment issues, laundry concerns, or production delays to the supervisor.
• Work collaboratively with the laundry team to meet departmental goals and maintain a smooth workflow.
• Follow all safety, chemical-handling, sanitation, and resort procedures.
• Provide support to other areas of the laundry operation as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Essential Functions

• Stand and walk for extended periods while maintaining a consistent production pace to support daily laundry volume and departmental goals.
• Operates a golf cart to return linen to the washroom for processing which requires a valid Driver’s License.
• Monitors wash chemical injection units and chemical drums to ensure wash quality meets established quality standards. Exchanges 50 lb drums as required and alerts supervisor of chemical requirements before chemicals are exhausted as assigned by the senior machine operator.
• Repeatedly stand, bend, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, and carry asrequiredto perform the job.
• Repeatedly lift and move laundry and laundry carts which can weigh 500-1000 lbs
• Load and unload commercial washing machines.
• Perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Safely maneuver carts and bins containing laundry.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating and using industrial machinery.
• Valid Driver License preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to meet or exceed established production quotas.
• Ability to perform repetitive folding and sorting tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to safely push, pull, lift, carry, and maneuver laundry bins and carts.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work effectively in a warm and humid commercial laundry environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety procedures, and established work standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.