Laundry Attendant
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Job Location:
Wausau, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary Scope of Role
The Laundry Attendant is responsible for washing drying folding and organizing hotel linens and towels to support daily hotel operations. This role ensures all laundry is cleaned and handled according to hotel standards contributing to a clean comfortable experience for our guests.
Primary Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- Formulates washing formula for stained loads and all other laundry products processed through the laundry area including food and beverage items.
- Sorts dirty linen by product type.
- Identifies worn and torn linen and keeps track of rag outs on a discard form.
- Ensures the washing of linen is up to standard before placing into inventory.
- Communicates any maintenance and upkeep issues to appropriate person relating to all laundry equipment.
- Coordinates with the Maintenance Department any routine maintenance of the equipment or outstanding repairs.
- Suggests methods for increasing laundry efficiency.
- Organizes linen in such a way that it is sorted by type loaded on carts and put up neatly on the linen storage racks.
- Works in a fast-paced environment with time constraints and timing deadlines related to production standards and requirements.
- Multitasking with linen in various machines running at the same time with different products.
- Ensures that the proper amount of linen is ready and available to disperse to the guest floors. Shortages of linen in the housekeeping storage areas should not exist.
- Main duties include folding linen and terry cloth items in a neat pristine fashion.
- Sets the wash and dry cycles on the machines based on products being laundered.
- Ensures that work is closely coordinated with housekeeping to determine the proper level of products is kept in the laundry storage areas on the guest floors.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.
- Performs other reasonable duties as directed by the leadership team.
- Understands that business demands sometimes make it necessary to move employees from their accustomed shifts to other shifts.
- Maintains a professional appearance in appropriate uniform.
- Maintains the cleanliness and neatness of the laundry area and the equipment.
- Possesses the ability to work well with other team members.
- Attends department meetings as required.
- Knows all safety and emergency procedures.
- Must demonstrate a positive attitude with an outgoing and friendly personality towards all guests when in guest areas.
- All other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- The Laundry Attendant reports directly to the Housekeeping Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities based on the function of the position.
Experience and Education
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Previous experience within a housekeeping/laundering role strongly preferred.
Competencies / Skills / Abilities
- Must be able to speak read write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
- Requires good communication skills both verbal and written.
Pre-Employment Screening Requirements
- Background Check
- Reference Check
- E-Verify
Schedule Opportunities
- Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.
- Part-Time Casual (under 20 hours per week) Part-Time Regular (20 to 30 hours per week) or Full-Time Regular (32 to 50 hours per week) based on business need.
- Attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.
What can you look forward to
- Employer Sponsored Health and Dental plans
- Employer Funded Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Vision and other voluntary coverages available
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Hotel room discounts nationwide
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance in conformance with the standards which may be established from time to time is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the addition attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required. Upon employment all employees are required to fully comply with rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotels facilities. Employees who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
IDM Hospitality Management Group (IDM) is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion providing an inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. We aim to help you balance your work and personal life while supporting your professional growth. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender race sexual orientation religion age disability status or caregiving responsibilities.
Key Skills
- Customer Service
- Hospital Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Hospitality Experience
- Basic Math
- Laundry
- Cleaning Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Guest Services
- Cash Handling
- Commercial Cleaning
