Hotel Laundry Attendant
About The Position
The Hotel Laundry Attendant handles the daily washing, drying, folding, inspection, and organization of hotel linens and towels. The role helps ensure clean linens are consistently available for hotel operations while maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards in a fast-paced hotel environment. The attendant operates commercial laundry equipment, uses detergents and cleaning chemicals appropriately, keeps the laundry room and equipment organized, and reports damaged linens, shortages, and equipment malfunctions. The position requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to perform physical tasks throughout a shift.
Requirements
- Ability to operate commercial washers and dryers.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and to stand and walk throughout the shift.
- Ability to bend, reach, push, and pull laundry carts.
- Ability to lift up to 25–50 pounds, with assistance or equipment when necessary.
- Ability to work in a warm laundry environment.
- Punctuality, reliability, and ability to work independently.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to follow instructions from supervisors and hotel management.
- Ability to work weekends and holidays when scheduled.
- Professional appearance and compliance with company policies.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Reliable transportation and ability to commute to the assigned work location.
- Ability to provide documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility as required by federal law.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hotel or commercial laundry experience.
Responsibilities
- Collect dirty linens, towels, and other laundry items from designated hotel areas.
- Sort laundry by fabric type, color, and washing requirements.
- Operate commercial washing machines and dryers safely and efficiently.
- Measure and use laundry detergents and cleaning chemicals properly.
- Wash, dry, fold, and organize hotel linens, towels, pillowcases, and other items.
- Inspect linens for stains, tears, damage, or excessive wear; separate affected items and report issues to management.
- Maintain an adequate supply of clean linens for housekeeping staff.
- Organize and stock clean linens in designated storage areas.
- Keep the laundry room, machines, equipment, and work areas clean and organized.
- Follow sanitation procedures, hotel safety standards, and chemical-handling guidelines.
- Monitor laundry loads to prevent machine overloading and equipment damage.
- Assist housekeeping staff with linen distribution when needed.
- Complete assigned laundry tasks and loads in a timely manner before the end of each shift.
- Handle linens, supplies, and equipment responsibly, and report equipment malfunctions or shortages promptly.
- Communicate professionally with hotel staff and supervisors.
- Follow instructions from supervisors and management, and perform additional duties as assigned.
- Arrive on time, be prepared to work at the scheduled time, and notify and obtain authorization before leaving the assigned work area or shift.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
