Laundry Attendant

Job summary

The Laundry Attendant is responsible for collecting, washing, drying, and pressing linens while maintaining the cleanliness of the laundry facility. They must also perform inventory management and report any malfunctioning equipment to supervisors.

Job details

The duties and responsibilities for the Laundry Attendant include, but are not limited to the following: * Collect soiled linens by cart from floors. Sort all articles by type, color and degree of soil. Inspects all laundry and linens and records all damaged and stained items. * Wash, dry, fold and press laundry daily. * Treat stains on laundry by using appropriate chemicals. * Operate washers and dryers according to recommended capacity and other manufacturer’s guidelines. * Ensure necessary chemicals are added in the correct quantities prior to wash cycles. * Clean dryers, washing machines and laundry room. * Perform inventory of linens, towels etc. * Properly adheres to hotel’s lost and found policies. * Rotate inventory. * Inform supervisor of malfunctioning equipment. * Maintain a safe work environment. * Interact courteously with guests. COMPETENCIES WE ARE SEEKING: * Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance * Able to push and pull carts weighing up to 200lbs regularly throughout shift * Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, reaching forward, lifting, stooping and neck wrist and hand movement. Continuous standing for an extended time period * Flexible attitude to scheduled shifts – the incumbent may need to work nights, weekends and/or holidays * Flexible and energetic with the ability to work under pressure during busy times * Literacy skills – reading, writing, and oral * Outstanding organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills * Work well independently and in a team environment with minimum supervision * Self-motivated, honest, creative, capable of working in a team environment

What you’ll do

The Laundry Attendant is responsible for collecting, washing, drying, and pressing linens while maintaining the cleanliness of the laundry facility. They must also perform inventory management and report any malfunctioning equipment to supervisors.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and push carts weighing up to 200 pounds regularly. The role requires literacy skills, a flexible schedule including nights and weekends, and the ability to work both independently and in a team.

Listed skills

• Inventory management · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Laundry operations
• Stain removal
• Inventory management
• Equipment maintenance
• Safety compliance
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Physical stamina
• Lifting
• Attention to detail
• Honesty
• Writing
• Interpersonal Communications
• Time Management
• Energetic
• Self-Motivation
• Linens
• Washing Machines
• Dryers

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative
• Laundry Attendant
• Laundry Worker
• Hand Launderers and Pressers
• Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers

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