What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laundry Attendant at Tru by Hilton position at Embassy Suites Charlotte/Ayrsley?
SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the Laundry Attendant receives, marks, washes, and dries clothes or linen in laundry.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Responsible for washing garments and articles (i.e., towels, gowns, blankets, spreads, rugs, sheets etc.) by operating one or a combination of washers, dryers, etc.
a. Sorts and weighs garments and loads into washers manually. At completion of cycle, unloads laundry and places in extractors and/or tumblers.
b. Places wet garments in dryers utilizing separate compartments and sets timer based on type of garments, etc. Removes and places in baskets for further processing (i.e., folding, pressing).
c. Operates steam and/or gas dryers in drying bulk garments.
d. Removes wet garments from washer and places in dryers.
e. Sets timers to permit drying within specified time to avoid scorching of items.
f. Removes laundry from tumbler/dryer after it has dried and places in coded garment bag/distribution line for delivery pick-up.
2. Cleans machine of lint and notifies supervisor of needed repairs.
3. Maintains working area in a clean and orderly manner.
4. Performs other duties as required within the scope of responsibility.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a satisfactory standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED preferred. Some hotel experience preferred - minimum one (1) year experience working within hotel laundry facility or similar. Ability to manage priorities and be able to adapt to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Excellent guest services skills required. Ability to safely use cleaning products and safely operate cleaning equipment.
License/Certification: A valid driver's license is preferred.
Language Skills: Ability to exercise excellent communication, organization, time management and listening skills. Fluency in a second language is an advantage.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense to guest oriented situations. Must have a sense of urgency.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift. Requires frequent bending, reaching overhead and squatting.Push/pull objects weighing up to 75 lbs without assistance. Requires the ability to pull wet laundry from the washer, push heavy cart of wet laundry, and lift, carry and place bundles weighing over 50 pounds. Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays and extended hours as business dictates.Frequently required to work around high temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
DISCLAIMER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.