Washperson

Irvine Company; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fashion Island Hotel in Newport Beach seeks a Laundry Washperson to ensure the cleanliness and availability of hotel linens, following supervisor instructions and reflecting the high standards of The Irvine Company.

You will identify stained or torn linen, operate washing and drying equipment, measure cleaning agents, monitor washer loads, report deficiencies to management, and strictly adhere to safety policies, lost‑and‑found procedures, and emergency response protocols.

Qualifications

• Effective communication with teammates and supervisors.
• Experience in laundry or housekeeping, preferably hotel/resort.
• Knowledge of linen sizes and classifications and safe cleaning agents.

Responsibilities

• Identify and separate stained or torn linen.
• Report deficiencies or damaged linens per policies.
• Use proper linen handling methods to prevent injury.
• Operate washing and drying equipment, load/unload laundry.
• Measure cleaning agents per product specs and procedures.
• Monitor washer feeder information and loads; report irregularities.
• Set appropriate drying times for different linen types.
• Follow lost-and-found policies and procedures.
• Follow procedures for hotel emergencies or safety incidents.

Skills

Effective communication

Housekeeping experience

Linen knowledge

Job description

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The Laundry Washperson is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and availability of hotel related linens in accordance with established standards. They follow all instructions from supervisors to ensure the safety of themselves, guests and other employees. The Laundry Washperson must conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of the company.

• Identify and separate stained or torn linen.
• Report any deficiencies or damaged linens in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Use the proper linen handling methods to prevent injury.
• Operate washing and drying equipment, load and unload laundry from machines.
• Ensure accurate measurement of cleaning agents to laundry according to product specifications and departmental procedures.
• Monitor feeder information on washers, make sure all drums are full and report any irregularities to management staff immediately.
• Set the proper drying and cooling times for different types of linen.
• Strictly adhere to the company’s lost and found policies and procedures.
• Follow all procedures when responding to any hotel emergency or safety situation.
  

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Experience working in a laundry and/or housekeeping environment, preferably in a hotel/resort environment.
• Knowledge of linen sizes and classifications.
• Knowledge of laundry cleaning agents and their proper and safe use.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work with management staff and other employees in a professional manner.

With stunning city and harbor views, impeccably designed guest rooms and suites, more than 23,000 feet of event space including the largest ballroom in Newport Beach and much more - Fashion Island Hotel is in the center of it all.

Our employee community is comprised of hard-working, dedicated hospitality professionals who deliver genuine, personalized service that stays with guests long after they’ve left. It’s an environment populated with talented, passionate and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.

The Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.