Laundry Attendant

POSITION SUMMARY: Operates laundering area to clean, dry, and fold guest room linens.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sorts linen into appropriate groups for washing.
• Separates stained linen from other dirty linen, and treats according to policy and procedures.
• Logs discarded linen on “Discarded linen” sheet.
• Loads linens into washers, sets machine controls and starts machine.
• Removes clean wet linen from washers and places in dryers.
• Sets dryer controls for specific time cycle and start dryer.
• Removes linen from dryer, folds, and places on appropriate storage rack/room.
• Promptly notifies supervisor of all equipment breakdowns.
• Maintains immediate work area, and sweeps and mops floors as needed.
• Keeps shelves and supplies well stocked and organized. Informs supervisor of any shortages in inventory or supplies.
• Cleans out washers and dryer. Checks drums and replenishes cleaning agents as needed.
• Cleans lint traps on dryers at the beginning and end of the day.
• Ensures that outside door is closed at all time and locked.
• May assist room attendants in collecting and delivering soiled linens to laundry room.
• May assist room attendants with cleaning duties.
• Maintains compliance with company policies, practices, procedures and safety standards.
• Reports in proper uniform, which is cleaned and pressed.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.