Laundry Attendant

DRIFTWOOD HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laundry Attendant assures the efficient retrieval, processing, and distribution of laundry to provide services to hotel guests. The role includes sorting and processing laundry, operating ironing and folding machines, maintaining equipment and work areas, and following hotel safety, security, and chemical-use procedures. The hotel operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so operational demands may vary shift days, start times, and weekly hours.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability.
No previous experience is required.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Frequent bending while loading and unloading washers and dryers, sorting linen, and folding.
Ability to move continuously throughout the department and stand for the entire shift.
Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, and smiling.

Responsibilities

Sort stained or damaged items and determine whether they should be rewashed or discarded; maintain an inventory of discarded items.
Operate ironing and folding machines according to specifications while processing cleaned articles.
Fold cleaned articles, stack them by type and size in designated amounts, and place the stacks in specified distribution areas.
Remove lint and debris from dryer filters according to departmental procedures.
Use cleaning chemicals according to OSHA regulations and hotel requirements.
Check laundry machinery for proper working condition and cleanliness.
Monitor chemical and water usage to maximize consumption.
Maintain clean and organized work areas throughout the shift and restock them for the next shift as assigned.
Turn in lost-and-found items and guest room keys.
Follow company policies and safety and security procedures, including department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
Use protective equipment and report unsafe conditions, accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage, or loss to management.
Maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with the team member handbook.
Perform related duties as requested by a supervisor or manager.
Assist other housekeeping personnel when needed.