Laundry Attendant

Hotel Bethlehem•Bethlehem, PA

25d

About The Position

Historic Hotel Bethlehem is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Laundry Attendant. The role handles standard hotel linens as well as banquet and table linens, ensuring items are clean, properly treated, pressed, and ready for high-end presentation. The attendant also organizes clean linens, maintains the laundry area and equipment, and reports maintenance needs to the Executive Housekeeper.

Requirements

Prior hotel experience.
Basic understanding of different fabric types and their specific washing and drying requirements.
Ability to stand for long periods, push heavy laundry carts, and lift 50–75 pounds.
Attention to detail when identifying stains and wrinkles and meeting presentation standards.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions in English.

Responsibilities

Sort, wash, treat, and press tablecloths, napkins, table runners, and overlays.
Identify and pre-treat event stains such as wine, grease, wax, and coffee using appropriate chemicals.
Operate commercial ironers or mangles, or hand-press items, to achieve a crisp, wrinkle-free finish.
Wash, dry, and fold hotel sheets, towels, and staff uniforms.
Inspect clean linens for tears, permanent stains, or fraying, and discard or flag items for repair.
Fold, hang, and organize banquet linens by size and color to prevent wrinkling before events.
Retrieve, collect, and transport soiled linens from designated areas.
Fold, stack, and organize clean linens and towels, and stock housekeeping closets.
Keep the laundry room, machines, and carts clean, tidy, and free of lint or debris.
Report equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs to the Executive Housekeeper immediately.