Kalama Harbor Lodge Housekeeping / Laundry Staff

MCMENAMINS
HOUSEKEEPER / LAUNDRY STAFF
Rev. 2-21

TITLE:                         HOUSEKEEPER / LAUNDRY STAFF
REPORTS TO:             MANAGER
FLSA CLASS:              Hourly Non-Exempt

Wage: $16.66/hour - $20.66/hour   **Based on Experience**

The job duties described below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Description of the Position:
The primary responsibility of the housekeeping staff is to clean and maintain the hotel rooms in a timely manner, ensuring that the guest rooms are clean and pleasant. The housekeeping duties include but are not limited to; daily preparation of rooms, upkeep of linen closets, cleaning of toilets, sinks, showers, and floors. Housekeepers may be asked to help the maintenance (janitorial) staff when needed, provide support to the front desk as needed, assist guests in any manner possible (getting ironing boards, cribs, etc.), and answer questions of all sorts. This job plays a large role in giving the guests a most comfortable and enjoyable stay. Housekeepers will be responsible and held accountable for the finished rooms, cleaning projects, as well as knowledge of company policies and procedures as they relate to housekeeping. Housekeepers must also provide excellent customer service to hotel guests and customers as necessary. This position requires mental agility and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast paced and deadline oriented environment. A housekeeper must also have the ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.

The primary responsibility of the Laundry Attendant is to receive, sort, pre-treat and clean hotel and spa linens in a timely manner, ensuring all linens are clean and free from stains and odors. Laundry staff is also expected to assist in housekeeping duties as needed. Laundry Attendants will be responsible and held accountable for receiving, sorting and folding all guest laundry items, which include linens, terry, blankets, bedspreads, mattress pads, pillows and shower curtains. The Laundry Attendant duties include but are not limited to: Maintain cleanliness of hotel and spa linens by washing, drying and folding guest room towels and bedding. Examine and sort articles to be cleaned, according to color, fabric, dirt content, and cleaning technique required. Load, start and operate washers and driers. Sort and count articles removed from dryers, and fold, wrap, or hang them. Mix and add detergents, bleaches, starches, and other solutions and chemicals to clean, dry, or stiffen articles. Iron or press articles and fabrics using hand irons or pressing machines. Ensure the cleanliness, safety and organization of the hotel laundry room. This job plays a key role in giving the guests a comfortable and enjoyable stay including assisting guests in any manner possible (getting ironing boards, cribs, etc.), and answering questions of all sorts.

Each employee will be expected to perform their job in a safe manner and report any safety concerns to Management. All McMenamin employees will also be expected to keep current on all company events, history, and products. Other duties are to be completed as assigned by the Manager on duty.

Requirements of the Job:
• Previous hotel related housekeeping / laundry experience is preferred but not required
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to stay calm and friendly in stressful situations
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a high volume, deadline oriented work environment
• Ability to meet the attendance requirements of the job including having a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays required

Essential Functions of the Job:
• Efficiently and effectively clean hotel rooms and other general hotel areas used by hotel guests
• Safely lift and carry heavy objects with a hand truck or the help of another person if necessary
• Must have a value for diversity and the ability to work with individuals from different backgrounds
• Ability to work well independently and follow strict adherence to deadlines
• Work for long periods on feet including frequent walking and standing & stair climbing
• Perform repetitive movement such as pushing, pulling, bending, twisting and stooping, bending/resting on knees
• Perform fine hand manipulation including handling small and large objects
• Ability to communicate clearly and be positive, polite, and cooperative with co-workers, managers, and customers
• Work with chemicals used in cleaning and sanitizing

Most importantly, this job requires a positive attitude, a value for diversity, and a commitment to excellent customer service. Each employee is expected to come to work ready to have fun and be a positive force.

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

E.O.E

Salary : $17 - $21