The Laundry Attendant reports directly to the Laundry Supervisor and is responsible for organizing, cleaning and sorting hotel linens, including sheets, towels, blankets, banquet linens, and articles of clothing, ensuring steady availability of towels and linens.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate machines including washers, dryers and dry-cleaning equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with specifications.
Sort soiled articles in preparation for washing; follow procedures to separate them by fabric, color, cleaning technique or dirt content.
Inspect soiled articles to determine sources of stains and identify items requiring special treatment.
Tend to stained articles, through pre-soaking, spot-cleaning, sterilizing, and scrubbing by utilizing portable machines or neutralizer solutions.
Regulate machine processes when starting washers, dryers and dry cleaners; turn levels and valves to control volume of additives, specific cycles and temperature.
Sort and count articles as they are removed from dryers; hang, fold or wrap the articles according to requirements or personal attention to detail.
Iron or press articles, fabrics, linens, using hand irons or pressing machines. Fold and stack clean linen according to specifications.
Maintain inventory of linens; use a hand or machine marker to place identifying names or code numbers on dry cleaning and laundered items. Properly identify and report losses and damages of items.
Provide light service to machines by lubricating equipment and cleaning or changing machine filters when needed; alert Line Supervisor when machines are in need of professional repair.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment; report any accident, incident or safety issues to the Line Supervisor.
Assist with loading and unloading in the transport of linens to and from the delivery area.
Perform other duties as required from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous experience in laundry or housekeeping in a hotel environment preferred.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand, bend, walk for long periods of time.
Able to multitask and have a strong attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Scheduling flexibility; able to work nights, weekends and public holidays.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Laundry Attendants may be exposed to a noisy, humid and hot environment. Temperatures will vary depending on how many machines are in operation at any given time.
Environment contains commercial grade washers and dryers and other various laundry service equipment.
Frequent standing, bending, walking and lifting required.
May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when necessary.
Location:Grand Cayman
Pay Rate:US$8.00- $10 per hour
Employment Type:Full Time, Part Time and Seasonal positions may be available.#J-18808-Ljbffr