Hotel Laundry Attendant

BAYWOOD HOTELS Rocky Mountain/West Region•Goodyear, AZ

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Inspects, washes, folds, and stores all laundered supplies for guest rooms and Food & Beverage outlets. Adheres to specific Brand Standards as instructed.

Requirements

Some high school education (grade 9) preferred
Previous hotel laundry experience preferred; however, ability gained through 1+ years related employment (customer service) or on-the-job training may substitute for food service experience
Ability to learn and maintain franchise standards and procedures
Ability to follow schedule and ability to perform physical labor
Ability to read and understand chemical labels, and Safety Data Sheets, Instructions
Must have ability to complete applicable housekeeping forms and to communicate any problems and/or unusual conditions to management
Must have ability to positively communicate with guests and co-workers.
Must have ability to work within scheduling guidelines.
Walking and Standing: Frequently (for entire shift). Must be able to carry 40 lbs. up to 25 feet.
Walking and Standing: 100% Must be able to carry 40 lbs. up to 25 feet.
Lifting, Push/Pull: 95%
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. regularly.
Must be able to lift 40 lbs. to the waist, chest, and above the head.
Ability to push laundry cart (up to 100 lbs) regularly.
Sitting: none
Bending, Stooping, Reaching: 95% (throughout the entire shift). Must be able to bend at the knees with up to 40 lbs., standing to an upright position .

Responsibilities

Separates linen according to classification, fabric and color
Counts all soiled linen and records the totals
Operates washers and dryers as per established procedures
Loads and unloads washers and dryers
Sorts out stained linen for soaking and re-washing
Folds, stacks, hangs and stores all laundered linen
Separates, counts and records damaged linen and places it in designated area
Records discarded linen in discard file
Cleans dryer filters as scheduled
Reports equipment malfunctions promptly to the supervisor
Keeps supplies and storage area orderly at all times
Cleans all equipment and work area daily.
Maintains par stock of laundry and cleaning supplies.
Informs supervisor of supplies needed
Assists with monthly inventories
Prepares stationery and laundry bags for guest rooms
Processes and wraps glasses, if needed
Reports any hazardous conditions or malfunctions of equipment to management
Answers telephone and relays messages
Turns in lost and found items
Additional duties may be added at any time at the discretion of management
Consistently models the behavior of a ‘ Baywood Ambassador’ who:
Maintains a professional image, including appearance, verbiage, and body language, at all times.
Warmly greets both guests and coworkers (using the 10/5, first and last rule) every time they come in contact.
Actively listens to guests, responding appropriately to their questions and/or concerns.
Seeks guidance and/or assistance from others to ensure satisfaction.
Fosters teamwork by offering assistance to others, as needed.
Continuously monitors the surroundings at work, in order to identify any cleanliness, safety, security, or building upkeep issues.
Reports discrepancies to the proper department.
Contributes to a safe work environment by following proper safety guidelines in matters of attire, utilizing protective gear, and following safety procedures.
Recommends other Baywood properties to our guests, when appropriate.
Makes a genuine effort to identify and seize each golden opportunity to ‘WOW the guest!’ demonstrating our motto ‘ It’s Better at Baywood! ’