Laundry Attendant

Overview:
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Laundry Attendant to join our team. As a Laundry Attendant, you will be responsible for ensuring that all laundry is properly cleaned, dried, folded, and re-stocked in a timely manner. This position is well-suited for individuals with experience particularly within a hotel setting but it is not required.

Duties:
- Sort, wash, dry, fold, and re-stock laundry items according to established procedures
- Inspect garments for stains or damages and treat them appropriately
- Operate laundry equipment such as washers and dryers.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laundry area
- Monitor inventory levels of cleaning supplies and notify management when reordering is necessary
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of clean laundry
- Handle customer inquiries and requests regarding laundry services

Qualifications:
- Previous experience in laundering or a similar role is preferred but not required
- Knowledge of different fabrics and their appropriate care methods
- Ability to operate laundry equipment safely and efficiently
- Strong attention to detail to ensure garments are properly cleaned
- Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks
- Good communication skills to interact with customers and team members

Laundry Attendant-Full Time

Essential Job Functions:

• Sort/separate, wash, dry, fold, and stock shelves of a varying type and count of hotel linen daily.
• Cleans, prepares, and maintains our public common areas (when necessary) and laundry area, per our Americas Best Value Inn standards and follows trained procedure at all times.
• Vacuums and/or mops floors while removing all debris within our laundry and common areas.
• Services public and employee bathrooms by cleaning the basins, and toilets when necessary.
• Washes floor and all mirror surfaces as well as emptying trash cans.
• Dusts, disinfects, and polishes all hard surfaces to a quality sheen using appropriate cleaning agents.
• Visually inspects under/around objects.
• Ensures placement of all amenities according to the Americas Best Value Inn standards and procedures.
• Replaces and restocks all items provided for guest use within common areas.
• Inspects working condition of all amenities provided within common areas.
• Performs regular maintenance of their assigned vacuum cleaner weekly.
• Reports promptly any defects, scuffs, and fabric damage including equipment and light bulbs to proper manager, and ensures it is correctly logged.
• Stocks, organizes and maintains service closets and carts according to standards and procedures before, during and after shift.
• Participates in special cleaning projects as required.
• Assists with housekeeping/room attendant duties periodically.
• Looks for and turns in all “lost and found” articles from common areas, while recording them to the “lost and found” area.
• Ensures furnishings in common areas are placed correctly and neat in appearance/condition.
• Protects the property of Americas Best Value Inn by recording any irregularities throughout the hotel, in terms of furnishings and decorative items, then reports such records to a supervisor immediately.
• Inspects areas upon cleaning by touch, sight, sound, and smell and ensures area is thoroughly cleaned and ready for use.
• Completes paperwork neatly, thoroughly, and accurately, including correct date, room number, name and signature.
• Works productively and efficiently with or without supervision when performing routine tasks.
• Prioritizes and meets deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Adheres to Americas Best Value Inn Dress and Grooming Standards; presenting a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance while maintaining a positive, professional image to our customers.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with other staff.
• Presents him/herself in a friendly and professional manner in all interactions with guests, co-workers and other departments.
• Answers guest questions with accurate information and demonstrate a friendly and helpful personality by smiling, eye contact, initiating conversation, and engaging with others.
• Speaks, reads, and writes the English language and communicates in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors, and colleagues. Listens to verbal instructions, directions, and warnings.
• Reaches with hands and arms, bends, kneels, stoops, twists and flexes arms, walks up and down stairs, sits, climbs up/down ladders, or stands for up to 3-4 hours at a time. Perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Lifts up to 30 pounds from ground level to waist level and can carry a distance of up to 35 feet with/ without assistance.
• Maneuvers carts safely with loads up to 300 pounds, through passageways.
• Sees close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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. More detail can be provided if needed during an interview or will be provided during hiring process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Payment frequency:

• Paid weekly

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• New Paltz, NY 12561: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person