Seasonal Laundry Attendant-Beauport Hotel
Beauport Hospitality Group · Gloucester, MA · Yesterday
Management$15–$16.5/hrTemporary
Maintain the highest level of cleanliness and efficiency in the hotel’s laundry facility.
Essential Functions
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laundry room at all times
- Sort and separate used linens by fabric type, color, and soil level
- Inspect incoming linens for damage—segregate torn items for repair or conversion to rags
- Pre-treat stains using appropriate chemicals and methods as specified by SDS guidelines
- Load washing machines and dryers, selecting appropriate cycles, temperatures, and detergents
- Unload machines, separate by item type, and ensure all loads are thoroughly cleaned and dried
- Fold sheets, pillowcases, towels, table linens, and other articles uniformly and neatly
- Organize and stock folded linens in designated storage areas for easy retrieval
- Communicate linen shortages to the Housekeeping Supervisor
- Adhere to all safety and chemical-handling procedures, including use of personal protective equipment
- Follow hotel policies on attendance, uniform, and professional appearance
- Absorb linen demand fluctuations and respond to guest needs
- Assist housekeepers during peak periods or when special projects require additional support
- Communicate equipment malfunctions and maintenance needs promptly to Maintenance and Supervisory staff
- Demonstrate teamwork by coordinating with housekeeping and front-desk staff to meet linen demands
- Participate in cross-training opportunities to support other areas of the housekeeping department as needed
Experience And Skills
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours per shift
- Capability to lift, carry, and maneuver linen loads of up to 30 lbs. repeatedly
- Frequent bending, reaching overhead, squatting, and kneeling
- Quick movement to respond to changing laundry volume and guest demands
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a commercial laundry or hospitality laundry setting
- Knowledge of fabric care, stain removal techniques, and laundry chemistry
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to assist other departments
- Basic English communication skills; additional languages a plus
Pay
Actual compensation is commensurate with relevant skills and qualifications
Salary range is $15-$16.50/hr