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Laundry Attendant
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Sonesta International Hotels .
Job Description Summary
The Laundry Attendant (LA) works with the Housekeeping Management Team in the commercial laundry facility. The LA’s responsibilities include cleaning and storing linens in a timely, organized manner to ensure the hotel’s laundry and linen needs are met. The LA may also be scheduled to clean guest rooms and public spaces in accordance with time, product, and placement standards to ensure total guest satisfaction.
Work Environment
On site hotel laundry facility.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Demands
Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching.Ability to stand during entire shift.
Expected Hours of Work
Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.
Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).
Ten to twelve hour shifts sometimes required.
Education and Experience Housekeeping or laundry experience in hotels preferred.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Wash, dry, and fold linen and towels.
Operate laundry machinery such as washers, dryers, and ironers.
Sort, rotate, and store dried articles according to type.
Sort and remove torn and stained articles.
Sort and count articles to verify quantities on laundry requisitions.
Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and maintenance of the laundry room, machinery, housekeeping office and storage areas.
Respond to guests’ special requests in a prompt and courteous manner.
Assist Housekeeping leadership during linen inventory.
Protect company assets and make sure equipment is working correctly.
Notify manager on any damages, defects, needed maintenance repairs and disturbances.
Adhere to all laundry procedures and company policies.
Attend departmental pre-shift and mandatory meetings.
Perform other duties as requested by management.
Qualifications and Skills
Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
Excellent organizational skills.
Prioritization and time management skills.
Able to work quickly without compromising quality.
Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account with Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Paid Vacation and Sick Days
Sonesta Hotel Discounts
Educational Assistance
Paid Parental Leave
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Various Employee Perks and Discounts
Hospital Indemnity
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.
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Laundry Attendant
role at
Sonesta International Hotels .
Job Description Summary
The Laundry Attendant (LA) works with the Housekeeping Management Team in the commercial laundry facility. The LA’s responsibilities include cleaning and storing linens in a timely, organized manner to ensure the hotel’s laundry and linen needs are met. The LA may also be scheduled to clean guest rooms and public spaces in accordance with time, product, and placement standards to ensure total guest satisfaction.
Work Environment
On site hotel laundry facility.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Demands
Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching.Ability to stand during entire shift.
Expected Hours of Work
Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.
Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).
Ten to twelve hour shifts sometimes required.
Education and Experience Housekeeping or laundry experience in hotels preferred.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Wash, dry, and fold linen and towels.
Operate laundry machinery such as washers, dryers, and ironers.
Sort, rotate, and store dried articles according to type.
Sort and remove torn and stained articles.
Sort and count articles to verify quantities on laundry requisitions.
Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and maintenance of the laundry room, machinery, housekeeping office and storage areas.
Respond to guests’ special requests in a prompt and courteous manner.
Assist Housekeeping leadership during linen inventory.
Protect company assets and make sure equipment is working correctly.
Notify manager on any damages, defects, needed maintenance repairs and disturbances.
Adhere to all laundry procedures and company policies.
Attend departmental pre-shift and mandatory meetings.
Perform other duties as requested by management.
Qualifications and Skills
Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
Excellent organizational skills.
Prioritization and time management skills.
Able to work quickly without compromising quality.
Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account with Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Paid Vacation and Sick Days
Sonesta Hotel Discounts
Educational Assistance
Paid Parental Leave
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Various Employee Perks and Discounts
Hospital Indemnity
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.
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