LAUNDRY ATTENDANT (full-time)

NEXCOM • Newport, RI

3d

About The Position

Provides laundry services for lodging operations with the NEXCOM Hospitality Group (NHG). The attendant sorts, washes, dries, folds, bundles, wraps, and issues linen according to established instructions and directions from the Lead Supervisor. The role operates commercial laundry equipment, maintains equipment and inventory, documents work, and keeps laundry and linen storage areas clean. The attendant may deliver laundry to other facilities and may cover housekeeping or public spaces duties as needed. Guest security and privacy must be maintained at all times.

Requirements

• No experience required.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• May be required to possess a valid state driver's license to travel to other lodging facilities.
• Must be able to perform considerable standing, bending, walking, pushing, pulling, and climbing.
• Must be able to perform moderately strenuous physical labor, including unassisted lifting, moving, and carrying supplies and equipment weighing up to 45 pounds.
• Must wear provided personal protective equipment (PPE).
• May be designated ALPHA personnel for inclement weather or national security and required to report when other employees are excused.

Responsibilities

• Sort, wash, dry, fold, bundle, wrap, and issue linen according to instructions.
• 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 as needed, by hand or with carts, dollies, hand trucks, golf carts, or similar devices.
• Follow manufacturer and supervisor directions for using equipment and chemicals.
• Clean filters and equipment and notify the supervisor of malfunctions.
• Inventory laundry, identify missing or damaged items, maintain inventory records, and request replacement items to sustain management-set par standards.
• Pick up and deliver laundry to multiple facilities when required.
• Sweep, mop, dust, and empty trash to keep the laundry facility and linen storage areas clean.
• Maintain daily and monthly records of work performed.
• Perform housekeeping attendant or public spaces attendant duties as needed to cover staffing shortages or other unanticipated occurrences.
• Maintain the security and privacy of all guests.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal healthcare benefits, dental, and vision coverage beginning on day one.
• 401(k) and pension plan options.
• Paid time off accrual beginning on day one.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Continuity programs for military spouses.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after qualifying years of service.
• Tax-free shopping at Navy Exchange locations worldwide.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED