Laundry Attendant

Objective

Assist the overall operation of the laundry & the uniform room, including washing, pressing folding and sorting of all the items.

Reports To

Senior Laundry Attendant, Housekeeping Supervisor, Executive Housekeeper

Talent Profile

Education & Experience

• Grade 10 standards; 2-year experience in the housekeeping or related professional area.

Job scope summary

Operate and monitor washing, and drying machinery, including adding chemicals and cleaning lint traps. Identify stained or damaged items and determine status for repair, spot treatment, rewash, or discard. Inspect cleanliness of articles removed from the washer, dryer, and place in clean linen carts. Set dryers to designated times and temperatures based on fabrics contained in load. Remove lint and debris from dryer screens, dry cleaning filters, and drain trap after each load. Fold cleaned articles into designated size, either by hand or using folding machine. Maintain accurate records of items laundered. Clean and maintain the laundry area and report any defect to the manager/supervisor

Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager/supervisor; complete safety training and certifications. Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards; identify, recommend, develop, and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings. Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects). Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces. Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Safety and Security

• Follow Hazardous Material Management Program procedures for handling and disposing of chemicals, fertilizer, pesticides, blood borne pathogens, etc., including using Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

• Follow company and department safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment.

• Use proper equipment, wear appropriate personal protective clothing (PPE), and employ correct lifting procedures, as necessary, to avoid injury.

• Report work related accidents, or other injuries immediately upon occurrence to manager/supervisor.

• Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and/or report them to management and security/safety personnel.

• Follow policies and procedures for the safe operation and storage of tools, equipment, and machines.

• Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters).

• Complete appropriate safety training and certifications to perform work tasks.

Policies and Procedures

• Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.

• Follow company and department policies and procedures.

• Protect company tools, equipment, machines, or other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Working with Others

• Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.

Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement

• Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.

Physical Tasks

• Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects).

• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift.

• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.

• Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces.

• Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces.

• Move up and down stairs and/or service ramps.

• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

Laundry/Dry Cleaning Processing & Distribution

• Identify stained or damaged items and determine status for repair, spot treatment, rewash, or discard.

Washing/Dry Cleaning

• Inspect cleanliness of articles removed from the washer, dryer, or dry-cleaning machines and place in clean linen carts.

• Set dryers to designated times and temperatures based on fabrics contained in load.

• Remove articles from dryer when cycle is complete.

• Remove lint and debris from dryer screens, dry cleaning filters, and drain trap after each load.

• Fold cleaned articles into designated size, either by hand or using folding machine.

• Operate washing and dry-cleaning machinery in accordance with company standards.

Laundry Quality Control

• Report faulty equipment, maintenance needs, and safety hazards to manager/supervisor