Job Description
Job Description
Purpose
The Laundry Attendant position ensures that all room linens are cleaned, folded, and ready to be moved to the guest rooms throughout the day. This position is seasonal through the end of October, with potential for extension into the winter months.
Functions and Responsibilities
- Collect linens from housekeeping carts
- Sort laundry according to type and washing instructions
- Load and operate commercial washing machine and dryer according to instructions
- Fold clean linens neatly and according to established standards
- Maintain a clean and organized laundry room, including sweeping, mopping, cleaning filters and wiping down equipment
- Monitor and manage inventory of laundry chemicals and other supplies, informing supervisor when restocking is necessary
- Organize and store clean linens in designated lined closets, ensuring they are easily accessible
- Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull laundry carts and equipment
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills
- Experience with laundry in a commercial capacity is preferred
- Experience with laundry chemicals is a plus
- Must possess a courteous and friendly rapport with guests and co-workers.
- Have interpersonal/communication skills orally and in written language.
Extent of Public Contact
The Laundry Attendant will greet guests, graciously providing them assistance, and answer their questions in order that they might better enjoy their stay.
Physical Demands
This position requires frequent reaching, stretching, stooping and climbing up and down stairs. Much of the workday consists of standing and walking. Often this person will be required to lift boxes weighing up to 30 pounds and occasionally may be required to lift up to 60 pounds.
Working Conditions and Environment
Daytime position which may include nights, weekends and/or holidays. Position is mostly indoors; however, cleaning and chores may be outside as well as inside stores.
Laundry Attendants may work in any of the following extreme weather situations:
- Summer– Hot and Humid Conditions:
- Attendants may work in hot and sunny weather, often with high humidity, especially in summer months
- Rain and Stormy Weather
- Attendants may have to work in light rain or deal with temporary bursts of inclement weather like thunderstorms or heavy rain.
- Windy Conditions
- In areas with frequent winds, Attendants may need to monitor weather conditions to ensure safety of guests and employees
- Winter – Cold Conditions
- Attendants may be required to work in low temperatures, possibly with snow or ice.
- Will need to dress warmly, including wearing layers, gloves, hats, and appropriate outerwear.
- Depending on the location, there may be wind chill factors or occasional snow, which could impact visibility and comfort.
Job Requirements
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Must be able to exhibit all physical demands listed in this job description at any given time during shift
- Must be flexible throughout season, with weekend availability
- Must be able to work independently, with little daily supervision