Laundry Attendant

Marriott•Palm Desert, CA

20d

About The Position

The Laundry Attendant operates and monitors washing, dry-cleaning, and drying machinery, including adding chemicals and cleaning lint traps. The role involves identifying stained or damaged items and deciding whether they should be repaired, spot-treated, rewashed, or discarded. The attendant inspects cleaned articles, places them in clean linen carts, sets dryers according to the fabrics in each load, removes lint and debris after each load, folds articles by hand or machine, and maintains accurate laundry records. The position also requires following safety, security, and company policies; reporting accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions; completing safety training; maintaining a clean and professional appearance; protecting confidential information and company assets; and working cooperatively with others. The attendant helps maintain quality standards and may identify or implement ways to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, or cost savings. Other reasonable duties may be assigned by supervisors. Marriott International describes itself as an equal opportunity employer and states that it welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds. JW Marriott describes its associate experience as emphasizing camaraderie, training, development, recognition, and holistic well-being.

Requirements

No high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
No related work experience required.
No supervisory experience required.
No license or certification required.
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods or an entire work shift.
Ability to move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces and across sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces, as well as up and down stairs or service ramps.
Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor washing, dry-cleaning, and drying machinery, including adding chemicals and cleaning lint traps.
Identify stained or damaged items and determine whether they require repair, spot treatment, rewashing, or disposal.
Inspect articles removed from washers, dryers, or dry-cleaning machines and place clean items in linen carts.
Set dryers to designated times and temperatures based on the fabrics in each load.
Remove lint and debris from dryer screens, dry-cleaning filters, and drain traps after each load.
Fold cleaned articles to designated sizes by hand or using a folding machine.
Maintain accurate records of items laundered.
Follow company safety, security, and other policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; and complete safety training and certifications.
Maintain a clean and professional uniform and appearance, protect confidential information and company assets, and follow company policies.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships, support team goals, and listen and respond appropriately to coworkers' concerns.
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards and identify, recommend, develop, or implement ways to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, or cost savings.
Visually inspect tools, equipment, and machines for defects.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.