Laundry

Full-Time Hotel Laundry Attendant Department:
Housekeeping Position Type:
Full-Time

Reports To:

Executive Housekeeper / Assistant General Manager Position Summary The Hotel Laundry Attendant is responsible for washing, drying, folding, sorting, and distributing hotel linens and towels to ensure an adequate supply of clean, fresh, and properly maintained linen for guest rooms and hotel operations. This position requires attention to detail, organization, dependability, and the ability to work efficiently while maintaining hotel cleanliness, sanitation, and brand standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Collect, sort, and separate dirty linens, towels, washcloths, and other washable items.

Operate commercial washers and dryers according to manufacturer instructions and hotel procedures.

Measure and use laundry detergents, chemicals, and cleaning products safely and appropriately.

Monitor wash and dry cycles to ensure linens are properly cleaned, dried, and ready for use.

Inspect linens for stains, damage, excessive wear, or other quality concerns.

Rewash stained items when appropriate and remove damaged or unusable linens from circulation according to hotel procedures.

Fold, sort, and organize clean linens and towels neatly and consistently.

Distribute clean linens to housekeeping storage areas and designated locations as needed.

Maintain adequate supplies of clean linen to support daily housekeeping operations and guest room turnover.

Keep the laundry room, machines, lint traps, floors, counters, and storage areas clean and organized.

Report equipment malfunctions, maintenance concerns, low supplies, and safety hazards to management promptly.

Follow proper procedures for handling and transporting dirty and clean linens to prevent cross-contamination.

Maintain inventory awareness and notify management of linen shortages or unusual linen usage.

Follow hotel policies, safety procedures, and applicable brand standards.

Assist with other housekeeping duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Requirements Previous laundry, housekeeping, or commercial cleaning experience preferred but not required.

Ability to operate laundry equipment or learn to use it safely.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and complete tasks within established time expectations.

Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain consistent attendance.

Ability to follow instructions, safety procedures, and hotel standards.

Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as needed.

Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Ability to bend, reach, lift, carry, and perform repetitive movements throughout the shift.

Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to push laundry carts loaded with linens.

Ability to work in a laundry environment with heat, humidity, noise, and exposure to approved laundry chemicals.

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment This position works primarily in the hotel's laundry room and designated linen storage areas. The work environment may be warm, humid, and noisy due to commercial laundry equipment. Employees must follow all chemical handling, equipment operation, and workplace safety procedures.

Performance Expectations The Laundry Attendant is expected to maintain a consistent supply of clean, fresh, and properly folded linens, operate equipment safely, minimize linen waste, maintain an organized laundry area, report equipment issues promptly, and support the housekeeping team in meeting daily room-cleaning and guest service needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Ambience Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.