Laundry Attendant ("Ayudante de Lavanderia")

Azul Hospitality•Redding, CA

7d•$17 - $18

About The Position

POSITION PURPOSE Perform all stages of linen processing, including, but not limited to, collecting, transporting, sorting, weighing, loading, and unloading (washers, dryers and chutes), ironing, folding, storing and delivering. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Inspect linens to remove ripped or soiled items. Wash and dry all dirty linens, towels, rags, etc. as directed by management. Clean dryer filter daily and maintain all equipment as trained. Operate iron as per hotel standards. Fold linens/towels and stock linen carts as required. Sweep and mop laundry floors storing all linens off the floor. Sort dried articles according to identification number or type. Fold and place item in appropriate storage bin. Execute all work processes safely. Observe all safety procedures and operate machinery always in keeping with safety requirements. Clean and maintain equipment and machinery. Perform all Preventative maintenance required or contact supervisor and/or maintenance department. Mend torn articles as needed. Deliver and stock terry and linen in all linen closets, housekeeping carts, Fitness Center, and Pool. Ensure work areas are left clean and organized. Assist Housekeeping in the cleaning of Guest Rooms and Public Areas as needed. All other duties assigned by managers and supervisors. SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel: Assist with any guest inquiry. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures. Report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by direct and indirect Supervisors.

Requirements

Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language used in the workplace.
Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Must have excellent customer relations skills.
Must be detail oriented with outstanding organizational and communication skills.
Must possess basic computer skills.
Must possess basic computational ability.
Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy and collect accurate information to resolve conflicts.
Self-driven and able to work independently.
Must be knowledgeable of safe use of cleaning products and operation of laundry equipment.
High school or equivalent education required.
Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Azul Hospitality, from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.
Staff with irregular attendance / tardiness will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Upon employment, all staff is required to fully comply with Azul Hospitality rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotels facilities.
Staff members who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, staff members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.
In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in laundry department preferred.
Experience using industrial washing, drying, ironing equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect linens to remove ripped or soiled items.
Wash and dry all dirty linens, towels, rags, etc. as directed by management.
Clean dryer filter daily and maintain all equipment as trained.
Operate iron as per hotel standards.
Fold linens/towels and stock linen carts as required.
Sweep and mop laundry floors storing all linens off the floor.
Sort dried articles according to identification number or type. Fold and place item in appropriate storage bin.
Execute all work processes safely. Observe all safety procedures and operate machinery always in keeping with safety requirements.
Clean and maintain equipment and machinery. Perform all Preventative maintenance required or contact supervisor and/or maintenance department.
Mend torn articles as needed.
Deliver and stock terry and linen in all linen closets, housekeeping carts, Fitness Center, and Pool.
Ensure work areas are left clean and organized.
Assist Housekeeping in the cleaning of Guest Rooms and Public Areas as needed.
All other duties assigned by managers and supervisors.
Assist with any guest inquiry.
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
Report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by direct and indirect Supervisors.