Housekeeping Laundry Attendant

Job Details

Job Location: Wyndham Garden - Fresno, CA

Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Description

JOB TITLE: LAUNDRY ATTENDANT

USUAL TIME OF WORK SHIFT: Varies with facility needs. This is a part-time position.

BREAKS: Two breaks, and one ½ hour lunch.

OVERTIME: As necessary

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 WORK PLACE/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.

The Laundry Attendant's primary responsibility is to ensure that all linen and related item needs for the hotel facility are met. Within a 15'-25' work area, the Laundry Attendant processes various linen and other laundry items for washing and cleaning using industrial washers and dryers. He/She retrieves, stores, washes linens, pillows, carpets, and shower curtains using machinery, detergents, containers, push carts, push racks, "Chem." Bins, and "Extra Hand" Laundry Processing Device (For hanging/folding large sheets, bedspreads, etc.). He/She repeats this process throughout the work shift. The Laundry Attendant maintains general cleanliness according to company standards. He/She may perform other duties as required.

On a typical day, the Laundry Attendant performs the following duties:

1. 
   

   Retrieves used linen from containers or receptacles throughout facility

   
   


2. 
   

   Loads/unloads laundry to/from washers and dryers

   
   


3. 
   

   Operates machinery using control keyboard on machines

   
   


4. 
   

   Reports all safety risks and needed repairs to management

   
   


5. 
   

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

   
   


6. 
   

   Maintains clean work areas

   
   


7. 
   

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

   
   


8. 
   

   Stores clean linen and other items

   
   


9. 
   

   Repeats process. May perform other duties as required

   
   

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 extendedperiods 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