LAUNDRY ATTENDANT (Flexible)

NEXCOM•Newport, RI

13d

About The Position

Provides laundry services to lodging operations with the NEXCOM Hospitality Group (NHG). Sorts, washes, dries, folds, bundles, wraps, and issues linen according to established instructions and supervisor direction. Operates commercial laundry equipment and may transport laundry between facilities. Maintains laundry and linen-storage areas, tracks inventory and work performed, and helps cover housekeeping or public-space duties as needed. Protects guest security and privacy. The position may be designated as ALPHA personnel for inclement weather or national security situations, in which case the employee may be required to report when other employees are excused. Work is primarily indoors in areas with normally adequate heat, light, and ventilation, though heat from dryers and presses can make conditions very hot. Some work may involve outdoor exposure, dirt, disagreeable odors, and skin or eye irritants from strong cleaning solutions. Personal protective equipment is provided and must be worn. The work requires considerable standing, bending, walking, pushing, pulling, and climbing, as well as unassisted lifting, moving, and carrying of supplies and equipment weighing up to 45 pounds.

Requirements

No experience is required.
High school graduation or equivalent is preferred.
Ability to perform considerable standing, bending, walking, pushing, pulling, and climbing.
Ability to perform moderately strenuous physical labor, including unassisted lifting, moving, and carrying supplies and equipment weighing up to 45 pounds.
Wear provided personal protective equipment.
May be required to possess a valid state driver's license to travel to other lodging facilities as required.

Responsibilities

Sort, wash, dry, fold, bundle, wrap, and issue linen according to instructions and supervisor direction.
Operate commercial washers, dryers, and ironing presses, taking care to prevent staining, over-bleaching, or over-starching.
Load and unload laundry and handle laundry chemicals by hand or with carts, dollies, hand trucks, golf carts, or similar devices as needed.
Follow manufacturer and supervisor directions for equipment and chemical use; clean filters and equipment and report malfunctions.
Inventory laundry, identify missing or damaged items, maintain inventory records, and request replacements to sustain management-set par standards.
Pick up and deliver laundry to multiple facilities as needed.
Sweep, mop, dust, and empty trash to maintain laundry facilities and linen-storage areas.
Document work performed on a daily and monthly basis.
Perform housekeeping attendant or public-space attendant duties as needed to cover staffing shortages or other unanticipated occurrences.
Maintain the security and privacy of guests.
Perform other related duties as assigned.