Laundry Attendant

Homewood Suites Bloomington•Bloomington, IN

About The Position

You don’t have to be a traveler to understand exactly how it feels to fall into a clean bed after a long day. As a Laundry Attendant, you appreciate the importance of clean sheets and fresh towels and take pride in your work. You also understand the importance of skillfully operating the equipment for safety. Your skill and care will give our guests sweet dreams. Benefits Offered: Incentives $ Employee Referral Program $ Paid Time Off Paid Vacation (Full-Time) Merit Increase $ 401k with Employer Contribution (Full-Time) Medical, Dental, Vision (Full-Time) Life Insurance (Full-Time) Long-term/Short-term Disability (Full-Time) Accident (Full-Time) Critical Illness (Full-Time) Cross-training Opportunities Hotel Room Discounts Schedule: Flexible Shifts Available -Morning/Evening/Night -Weekends -Full-Time/Part-Time

Requirements

To be a successful Laundry Attendant, you need a professional demeanor, clear communication skills and appearance in a clean uniform is required.
This job requires continuous movement, regularly bending below the knees, lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching overhead, and moving up to 55 pounds without assistance and in excess of 55 pounds with assistance.
You must also be able to stand and walk for an entire shift and perform repetitive motions.
Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces and steps.
Grasp turn and manipulate objects varying in size and weight requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (i.e., identify defects).

Nice To Haves

A gift for paying attention to the smallest details
A warm, people-oriented demeanor
A team-first attitude

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor washing, drying machinery
Select appropriate cleaning materials
Maximize efficiency and conservation of water by controlling load content and size
Remove debris from floor after each sorting
Inspect cleanliness of articles removed from the washer, dryer, and place in clean linen carts
Identify stained or damaged linen and determine status for repair, rewash, discard or review by supervisor
Fold articles into designated sizes by hand or use of folding machine.
Clean lint traps
Maintain accurate records of items laundered
Replenish laundry supplies as needed throughout shift
Select necessary personal protective equipment for various surfaces and cleaning jobs
Ensure cleanliness and condition of each assigned area meets standards
Comply with all safety policies and report any maintenance, problems, safety hazards, accidents, and injuries.