Laundry Attendant | Housekeeping Service OVERNIGHT - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston

Job Description

Job Title: Laundry Attendant

Responsible for all aspects of the hotel’s laundry including collection, cleaning, folding and restocking.  May also be required to handle other housekeeping duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Alert management and Maintenance personnel of problems and issues concerning the upkeep of the hotel

Assist House Attendants and Room Attendants when necessary

Clean and maintain all laundry room equipment and linens

Ensure efficient and proper operation of laundry equipment

Greet each guest politely

Handle and store all cleaning agents according to set regulations

Identify and report any linens found not belonging to hotel

Keep laundry area organized and clean

Supply an adequate amount of linens for Room Attendants to properly complete all duties

Train and assist new employees with techniques and procedures

Work with fellow employees and management to achieve the standards set by the hotel brand

Education and/or Experience 

At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity, preferably brand specific experience. Knowledge of proper chemical handling.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid environments. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.