Lead Laundry Attendant

Blue Lake Casino•Blue Lake, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Laundry Attendant operates the laundry department in a cost effective and efficient manner and in accordance with Hotel guidelines. Cleans all linens, bathrobes, spa laundry, etc. The attendant will work closely with the Housekeeping Supervisor or Lead Housekeeper on maintaining the inventory of all linens, bathrobes and spa laundry.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum one year supervisory required and two years experience in housekeeping or laundry.
Must have working knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations on chemical use.
Knowledge of inventories, scheduling, and ability to train employees to perform effectively.
Must be able to accomplish assigned tasks with interruptions and within deadlines in a highly pressurized environment.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Develops alternative solutions.
Works well in group problem solving situations.
Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
Writes clearly and informatively.
Edits work for spelling and grammar.
Able to read and interpret written information.
Balances team and individual responsibilities.
Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
Delegates work assignments.
Matches the responsibility to the person.
Gives authority to work independently.
Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.
While employed, must maintain a valid and active Blue Lake Tribal Gaming Commission License.
Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Responsibilities

Responsible for training laundry attendants on proper procedures
Coordinates all laundry operations, cleanliness procedures, and safety programs under the direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor or Lead Housekeeper.
Coordinates with Housekeeping and Front Office to anticipate laundry needs of the Hotel.
Ensures laundry is sorted and prepared to pass through the wash, dry and finishing process in the most efficient manner.
Maintains linen and laundry pars.
Make sure laundry equipment preventive maintenance program is maintained.
Stays current on laundry products and equipment that can simplify and reduce costs.
Assists in selecting, negotiating and purchasing all laundry supplies with the Housekeeping Supervisor or Lead Housekeeper.
Inventories all laundry, linens and supplies.
Washes, dries, folds, irons, puts away, applies pre spot and uses mangle on all laundry and linens.
Washes, dries and stacks all dishes and glassware from guest and meeting rooms.
Assists in restocking housekeeping carts.
Assists in cleaning guest rooms or common areas during slow periods.
Notifies supervisor of shortage of supplies, linens, laundry and bathrobes.
Ensures that all machines and equipment are at a correct setting for use on different fabrics and materials.
May also perform room attendant, turndown and spa attendant duties.
Other duties as assigned by management, including any supervisor, manager, or executive.
Creates an atmosphere of FUN for all casino guests.
Encourages mutual respect, dignity and integrity with all Team Members, by setting positive examples at all times.
Maintains a professional departmental, company and community reputation.
Provides a safe work environment for Team Members, through compliance with established safety guidelines, identifying potential safety hazards, and reporting same to the appropriate person for proper resolution.
Maintains a consistent, regular attendance record.