What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hotel Laundry Attendant position at Hampton Inn by Hilton Ithaca?
Hotel Laundry Attendant
Be...an Innovator, a Motivator, a Leader, a Team Player - Most of all, Be Baywood!
With our "It's My Pleasure!" philosophy we have become one of the Nation's fastest growing hotel development & management companies.
Join us as our Hotel Laundry Attendant at our Hampton Inn Ithaca located at 337 Elmira Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. We are a 66-room property.
To complete application - Please visit the property Monday - Friday between 10AM-4PM
Successful Candidate will be able to :
- Work any day of the week between 6am – 6pm.
- Previous hotel housekeeping experience preferred; however, ability gained through 1 years related employment (customer service) or on-the-job training may substitute for actual Laundry Attendant experience.
- Hilton experience preferred but not required.
- Must possess excellent public relations skills and warm and friendly attitude
Summary
Inspects, washes, folds, and stores all laundered supplies for guest rooms and Food & Beverage outlets. Adheres to specific Brand Standards as instructed.
Job Duties
- Separates linen according to classification, fabric and color
- Counts all soiled linen and records the totals
- Operates washers and dryers as per established procedures
- Loads and unloads washers and dryers
- Sorts out stained linen for soaking and re-washing
- Folds, stacks, hangs and stores all laundered linen
- Separates, counts and records damaged linen and places it in designated area
- Records discarded linen in discard file
- Cleans dryer filters as scheduled
- Reports equipment malfunctions promptly to the supervisor
- Keeps supplies and storage area orderly at all times
- Cleans all equipment and work area daily.
- Maintains par stock of laundry and cleaning supplies. Informs supervisor of supplies needed
- Assists with monthly inventories
- Prepares stationery and laundry bags for guest rooms
- Processes and wraps glasses, if needed
- Reports any hazardous conditions or malfunctions of equipment to management
- Answers telephone and relays messages
- Turns in lost and found items
- Additional duties may be added at any time at the discretion of management
Skills/Qualifications
Educational/Vocational Preparation:
- Some high school education (grade 9) preferred
Experience:
- Previous hotel laundry experience preferred; however, ability gained through 1 years related employment (customer service) or on-the-job training may substitute for laundry attendant position.
Additional Skills:
- Ability to learn and maintain franchise standards and procedures
- Ability to follow schedule and ability to perform physical labor
- Ability to read and understand chemical labels, and Safety Data Sheets, Instructions
- Must have ability to complete applicable housekeeping forms and to communicate any problems and/or unusual conditions to management
- Must have ability to positively communicate with guests and co-workers.
- Must have ability to work within scheduling guidelines.
Physical Demands:
- Walking and Standing: Frequently (for entire shift).
Must be able to carry 40 lbs. up to 25 feet.
- Walking and Standing: 100%
- Must be able to carry 40 lbs. up to 25 feet.
- Lifting, Push/Pull: 95%
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. regularly.
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs. to the waist, chest, and above the head.
- Ability to push laundry cart (up to 100 lbs) regularly.
- Sitting: none
- Bending, Stooping, Reaching: 95% (throughout the entire shift).
- Must be able to bend at the knees with up to 40 lbs., standing to an upright position.
- Driving: none
- Traveling: none
Environmental Conditions:
- Inside: Protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.
- Outside: Rarely exposed to weather condition
Baywood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Ithaca, NY 14850 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Ithaca, NY 14850: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18
