Laundry Attendant

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Laundry Attendant to join our team. This role is essential to our operations, responsible for the efficient washing, drying, folding, and organizing linens and clothing, as well as inventory tracking. The ideal candidate will uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and quality to ensure all items are prepared for guest and operational use in a timely manner.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Operate washers, dryers, and other laundry equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Sort and accurately count individual pieces of linen and towels, keeping an itemized log of all incoming and outgoing items.
• Wash, dry, and fold blankets, rags, and robes according to proper fabric care instructions.
• Clear the laundry chute daily before the end of each shift.
• Inspect items for stains, damage, or excessive wear, and report concerns promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area always.
• Monitor laundry supply inventory and report replenishment needs as they arise.
• Follow established procedures for handling various fabric types.
• Strictly adhere to safety, sanitation, and infection control protocols.
• Assist with special requests, including guest laundry and bulk orders, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and Experience

• At least 2 years of related experience is required.
• Prior experience in laundry or housekeeping is preferred but not required.
• Ability to operate commercial-grade laundry equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Physically able to lift and move loads up to 50 lbs.
• Capable of working independently and managing time effectively.
• Basic knowledge of fabric care, detergent usage, and stain removal is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently (and in a team).

Work Conditions & Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, bend, lift, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Exposure to heat, humidity, and cleaning chemicals is expected.
• Fast-paced environment that requires multitasking and meeting deadlines.
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a commercial setting with regular exposure to cold, heat, noise, people, and equipment.
• Able to work independently or as a team member and support managers with special projects.
• Strong collaboration skills – works well across functional areas—excellent relationship-building skills; able to collaborate with various levels of the organization.
• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Values We Seek

• Respect: Respect is shown by demonstrating a sense of self-awareness and reflecting on one's own words and actions to adapt, grow, and succeed. We embrace our differences while recognizing what brings us together.
• Collaboration: Collaboration begins with strengthening our relationships with our residents, owners, partners, and employees, relying on strong communication and a deep understanding of the values and needs of all those involved.
• Service-Focused: Understand what internal and external stakeholders value and anticipate their needs; strive to create a meaningful experience and build lasting relationships.
• Performance: Achieving exceptional performance requires us all to work on the right things at the right time and stay aligned with our business fundamentals and priorities. It also requires us to understand the business – carefully and critically, analyzing our performance and metrics and weighing options and risks before making decisions.

Expected Hours of Work & Travel

Must be able to work various shifts when needed to cover during regular business hours, including weekends and evenings.

EOE/Disabled/Veterans Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each applicant for employment is solely based on job qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

Background Check Process

Employment with Savour Hospitality is contingent on completing a complete background check process, including reference, pre-employment drug testing, credit, and criminal background review.

Acknowledgment:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employee's activities, duties, or responsibilities for this job.   The employee signature below constitutes the employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with or without notice.