Laundry Attendant

Marriott San Antonio Airport • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Assures the guest rooms and public areas of the hotel have the proper linens to exceed brand standards for cleanliness, and that the laundry staff exceeds brand standards for friendliness and helpfulness to their fellow associates. Able to work both day and night shifts. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To work as a member of the laundry department providing and maintaining a clean and sanitary laundry product for guests as well as maintaining the cleanliness of all equipment properly and reporting any equipment concerns or problems to the engineering department. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned): · Loads articles into washer and adds specified amount of detergent, soap or other cleaning agent by programming laundry machines. · Operates laundry machinery such as washers, driers and ironers. · Starts machine that automatically washes and rinses articles. · Lifts clean, wet articles from washer and places them successively into driers for measured time cycles. · Sorts dried articles according to type. · Folds and places items in appropriate storage area. · Sorts torn and stained articles. · Sorts and counts articles to verify quantities on laundry requisitions. · Soaks contaminated articles and processes in de-staining cycle. · Cleans lint traps and sweeps laundry room · Cross train as House-person and room attendant. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES – Not applicable QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE No education or experience required. LANGUAGE SKILLS Must be able to communicate clearly with guests, customers, supervisors, and fellow associates. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS – Not applicable REASONING ABILITY Must be able to make appropriate judgments relative to the process of supporting the cleanliness of the hotel linen supply. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS – Not applicable PHYSICAL DEMANDS Practice written safety standards and rules at all times. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to push/pull/lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to use hands, arms, and fingers. Frequently requires standing for an extended period of time, as well as reaching, grabbing, pulling and grasping. HOURS Due to the business demands of the hospitality industry, and the fact that the hotel provides guest services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, any associate may be required to work rotating shifts, including weekends, night shifts, and/or overtime. Also, depending on business demands, hours may be reduced at any time.

Requirements

• Must be able to communicate clearly with guests, customers, supervisors, and fellow associates.
• Must be able to make appropriate judgments relative to the process of supporting the cleanliness of the hotel linen supply.
• Must be able to push/pull/lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to use hands, arms, and fingers.
• Frequently requires standing for an extended period of time, as well as reaching, grabbing, pulling and grasping.

Responsibilities

• Loads articles into washer and adds specified amount of detergent, soap or other cleaning agent by programming laundry machines.
• Operates laundry machinery such as washers, driers and ironers.
• Starts machine that automatically washes and rinses articles.
• Lifts clean, wet articles from washer and places them successively into driers for measured time cycles.
• Sorts dried articles according to type.
• Folds and places items in appropriate storage area.
• Sorts torn and stained articles.
• Sorts and counts articles to verify quantities on laundry requisitions.
• Soaks contaminated articles and processes in de-staining cycle.
• Cleans lint traps and sweeps laundry room
• Cross train as House-person and room attendant.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed