Laundry Tech

Job Summary/Objective:

The Laundry Technician is responsible for washing, drying, ironing, and folding laundry, including resident garments and community linens, while adhering to high-quality standards that prevent damage to items or equipment. This role involves maintaining equipment and supplies, handling laundry delivery and collection, and providing courteous customer service.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Essential Functions/Duties/Responsibilities:

• Wash, dry, iron, and fold assigned laundry according to departmental procedures.
• Sort garments and contaminated linens; perform pre-rinsing, spot treatments, or bleaching as needed to ensure cleanliness and sanitation.
• Ensure proper care and maintenance of laundry equipment, reporting malfunctions or damaged items to the Lead Housekeeper or Director of Plant Operations.

• Organize laundry supplies and equipment following safety guidelines for proper storage and usage.
• Conduct routine checks on laundry chemicals and supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels and safe handling of all products per MSDS guidelines.

• Collect soiled laundry from designated areas and deliver clean laundry to residents or other community areas.
• Provide friendly, courteous responses to residents or guests encountered during collection or delivery and report any unresolved resident concerns to the appropriate manager.

• Interact with residents, family members, and guests courteously during laundry collection or delivery.
• Report any concerns or complaints to the Lead Housekeeper or Director of Plant Operations for follow-up.

• Provide “fill-in” housekeeping assistance in other Montereau areas as needed, including cross-training on cleaning and floor care tasks to ensure team coverage.

• Assist with general housekeeping functions as required to support team coverage and resident satisfaction.
• Participate in training sessions to ensure continuous improvement in cleaning and laundry care techniques.

Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

• Familiarity with commercial laundry equipment and the safe operation of washers, dryers, and irons.
• General knowledge of infection control, universal precautions, and safe practices for chemical handling.
• Ability to read and understand MSDS for cleaning chemicals and adhere to all safety protocols.
• Strong verbal communication skills for interacting with residents and team members.
• Ability to read names and numbers for sorting and organization purposes.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
• 1 year of commercial laundry experience in healthcare or hospitality is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Extensive standing and moderate walking, twisting, and reaching.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and push laundry carts with loads up to 200 pounds.
• Frequent use of communication, hearing, and vision abilities.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.