Laundry Attendant - Fairfield Inn & Suites

Laundry Attendant

The Laundry Attendant is responsible for overseeing all Laundry Operations in the Laundry Department to include washing of all linens, staffing and scheduling.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.

• Experience in related position preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.

• Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

• Ability to stand during entire shift.

Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.

• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.

• Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.

• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.

Essential:

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.

• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Everwood Hospitality Service standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.

• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working.

• Always comply with Everwood Hospitality Service standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.

• Always maintain a warm and friendly demeanor.

• Employees must always attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.

• Understand operation of washing machine and dryers.

• Load and unload washes according to standards.

• Wash and dry all dirty linens, towels, rags, etc.

• Sort all hotel linen according to type, color, size, etc.

• Pre-treat all stained linen before washing.

• Clean dryer filter daily and maintain all equipment as trained.

• Operate iron as per standard and ensure that it is shut off at the end of day.

• Sweep and mop laundry floors, storing all linens off the floor.

• Fold towels and linens.

• Oversees department to include scheduling and staffing.

Marginal:

• Maintain clean work area.

• Attend meetings/training as required by management.

• Perform other duties as requested by management.