Laundry Operator

Summary The ideal candidate maintains a constant supply of clean linens for the hotel.

Essential Functions

Job duties include, although are not limited to: Perform all stages of linen processing (i.e., sorting and weighing soiled and unsoiled linen, loading and unloading washers and dryers, folding and storing linen). Clean laundry machinery. Assist in laundry inventories. Clean laundry area. Fold and store valet and laundry bags.

Supportive Functions Keep work area neat and organized Respond to guest requests. Report all mechanical problems and hazardous conditions to supervisor, manager or Security Department. Internal Relationships Reports to Director of Housekeeping, Assistant Director of Housekeeping, Housekeeping Manager, Laundry Manager & Laundry Supervisor.

External Relationships Has regular contact with Housekeeping & Hotel Associates.

Qualifications

Ability arrive to work on time and when scheduled. Ability to stand on feet up to 7 hours a day and work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to operate washer and dryer equipment. Physically able to move/lift, large, heavy objects such as: linen, linen carts and/or bags of linen. Physically able to operate cleaning equipment such as: brooms, spray bottles.

Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members verbally or in written form, over the phone or in person. Ability to learn, follow and enforce standards for cleanliness as they apply to the laundry area. Ability to follow all safety procedures/standards and able to recognize and act in emergency situations.

Education/Experience Requirements High School graduate or equivalent preferred 6 months laundry experience/housekeeping/janitorial experience preferred. Physical Requirements Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. It requires walking or standing to a significant degree, as well as reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing.

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