Housekeeping Laundry Attendant Job Port Townsend area,Washington USA,Hospitality / Hotel / Catering

Job Details

Job Location:

Tides Inn and Suites - Port Townsend, WA 98368, Salary Range: $17.13 - $18.00 Hourly,

JOB TITLE:

LAUNDRY ATTENDANT

Shift & Breaks

USUAL TIME OF

WORK SHIFT:

Varies with facility needs. Some full-time positions and some part-time positions.
BREAKS:
Two breaks, and one half hour lunch.
OVERTIME:
As necessary

Machines & Tools Used

MACHINES USED:
Industrial Washing and Drying Machines (65-95 lb. Capacity)
TOOLS USED:
None

Assistive Devices

Pushcarts, Chem. Bins, Extra Hand Linen Folding Device (foot activated)

Safety Clothing/EQUIPMENT

Eye Protection, vinyl gloves, anti-slip shoes, uniform.

Skills & Abilities Required

Speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.

Description of Workplace/Workstation

The work takes place within the laundry room at the hotel facility. The floor surfaces at the location are cement, or linoleum. All of the work areas are both well-lit and temperature controlled. The Laundry Attendant may be exposed for limited periods of time to various weather conditions when working on landings and in other outdoor areas. The areas where other related activities are performed include guest rooms, bathrooms, lounges, lobbies, landings, elevators, stairways, kitchens, and linen storage areas.

Duties

Retrieves used linen from containers or receptacles throughout facility

Loads/unloads laundry to/from washers and dryers

Operates machinery using control keyboard on machines

Reports all safety risks and needed repairs to management

Separates and folds laundry items using Extra Hand Device for sheets, bedspreads and larger pieces

Maintains clean work areas

Places clean laundry on pushcarts or push racks and distributes to storage locations

Stores clean linen and other items

Repeats process. May perform other duties as required

This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program used to verify employment eligibility for new hires. As part of E-Verify, we will check your employment eligibility by comparing the information you provide on Form I-9 with records of the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or Department of Homeland Security (DHS). You have the right to know if your employer uses E-Verify and to be informed if your E-Verify case results in a tentative nonconfirmation (mismatch).

You also have the opportunity to take action to resolve a mismatch. You can start and continue working while resolving a mismatch.

Qualifications

Prior experience in a laundry room setting is preferred but not required
Ability to follow verbal instructions
Ability to work independently without direct supervision and manage time efficiently
Basic understanding of health and safety protocols, including proper handling and disposal of chemicals and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
Ability to remain standing for extended periods of time
Ability to pull and push work-related equipment, such as a loaded laundry cart over uneven and sloping surfaces
Ability to bend, twist, stoop, and pull