Laundry Seamstress (On Call)

Loews Hotels & Co•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

Relax and recharge at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, a top choice among Arizona luxury resorts. Whether you explore the best of Tucson or enjoy the stunning Catalina Mountain range, you can consider us your desert oasis. Welcome to a Sonoran Escape for the Senses. Job Specific Reports to work as scheduled, in proper uniform, in accordance with the company’s personal appearance standards Follows OSHA regulations and all policies and procedures as set forth by the Housekeeping department Alters and repairs linens, uniforms, curtains, drapes, bedspreads, and pillows Repairs garments delivered by Laundry (example: replaces missing button on shirt) Answers and places phone calls to guests regarding needed repairs Occasionally visits guestrooms to measure guests to perform clothing alterations or repairs Unpacks new uniforms and inspects them for quality and size Inscribes new uniforms with identifying marks with marker Hangs up uniforms Participates in Orientation meetings to size new employees for uniforms Maintains employee records regarding number of uniforms issued, size, repairs completed, etc. Frequently works near moving mechanical parts Encourages a positive attitude among employees and treats guests and other employees with courtesy and respect Applies excellent guest relations skills when interacting with guests and staff Attends all department meetings as scheduled Performs all duties in a timely and professional manner Other duties as assigned General Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards Complies with required safety regulations and procedures Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules Recycles whenever possible Remains current with hotel information and changes Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum five years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
Good knowledge and work experience in fitting, altering, and repairing uniforms and linens and operating sewing machines
Service orientation
Basic English language skills
Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Able to sit for extended periods
Able to push, stand, stoop, bend, and lift items weighing up to 25 pounds repetitively during entire shift
Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Reports to work as scheduled, in proper uniform, in accordance with the company’s personal appearance standards
Follows OSHA regulations and all policies and procedures as set forth by the Housekeeping department
Alters and repairs linens, uniforms, curtains, drapes, bedspreads, and pillows
Repairs garments delivered by Laundry (example: replaces missing button on shirt)
Answers and places phone calls to guests regarding needed repairs
Occasionally visits guestrooms to measure guests to perform clothing alterations or repairs
Unpacks new uniforms and inspects them for quality and size
Inscribes new uniforms with identifying marks with marker
Hangs up uniforms
Participates in Orientation meetings to size new employees for uniforms
Maintains employee records regarding number of uniforms issued, size, repairs completed, etc.
Frequently works near moving mechanical parts
Encourages a positive attitude among employees and treats guests and other employees with courtesy and respect
Applies excellent guest relations skills when interacting with guests and staff
Attends all department meetings as scheduled
Performs all duties in a timely and professional manner
Other duties as assigned
Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance
Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees
Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
Recycles whenever possible
Remains current with hotel information and changes
Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards