LAUNDRY ATTENDANT

Provides laundry services to lodging operations with the NEXCOM Hospitality Group NHG.

Responsibilities

• Sorts, washes, dries, folds, bundles, wraps, and issues linen in accordance with established instructions or as directed by the Lead Supervisor.
• Operates commercial washers, dryers, and ironing press, paying special attention to detail to prevent staining, over-bleaching, or over-starching.
• Loads, unloads, attaches, and detaches laundry chemicals as needed by hand or using carts, dollies, hand trucks, golf carts, or similar lifting/carrying devices.
• Reads and follows written directions from manufacturer or supervisor on the proper use of all equipment and chemicals.
• Cleans filters and equipment; notifies supervisor of any malfunctions.
• Inventories laundry to detect missing or damaged items; maintains inventory records, reports damages, and issues requests for replacement items to sustain par standards.
• May pick up and deliver laundry to multiple facilities.
• Sweeps, mops, dusts, and empties trash to maintain cleanliness of laundry facility and linen storage areas.
• Maintains documentation of work performed on a daily and monthly basis.
• May be required to possess a valid state driver’s license to travel to other lodging facilities as needed.
• Performs duties of housekeeping attendants or public spaces attendants as needed to cover staff shortages or unanticipated occurrences.
• Ensures security and privacy of all guests are maintained at all times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• No prior experience required.

Physical Requirements

• Considerable standing, bending, walking, pushing, pulling, and climbing.
• Ability to perform moderately strenuous physical labor, including unassisted lifting, moving, and carrying of supplies and equipment weighing up to 45 pounds.

Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed indoors in areas with adequate heat, light, and ventilation, though conditions may be very hot due to heat from dryers and presses.
• Exposure to outdoors may be required at some facilities.
• May be exposed to dirt, disagreeable odors, and skin/eye irritants from strong cleaning solutions; personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided and must be worn.

Special Requirements

• This position may be designated as ALPHA personnel for inclement weather or national security interests and may require reporting for work when other employees are excused.

Schedule

Full-Time (35+ hours)