Laundry Attendant (55912)

Job DetailsJob Location: Best Western Plus Bellingham - BELLINGHAM, WA 98225Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $19.00 - $20.00 HourlyJob Category: Hospitality - HotelSUMMARY: The Laundry Attendant is responsible for constant supply of clean linens for the hotel. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The laundry attendant will always provide the highest quality of service to the guest and anticipate and exceed guest expectations Maintain and operate all laundry equipment in accordance with established procedures, like the laundry room checklist Properly load and unload washers and dryers being careful not to overload either machine Fold linen in accordance with established procedures and use a folding machine and feed ironer if needed Stock, clean and maintain laundry carts, storage areas and laundry racks Perform other duties as assigned by management QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: Able to work in a team environment and take direction Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure Able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for entire shift EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred COMPETENCIES: Quality--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Quantity--Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. Safety and Security--Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Attendance/Punctuality--Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Continually required to stand and walk Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity Frequently required to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, and twist Frequently utilize visual acuity to operate equipment Must be able to constantly push/pull laundry carts (empty and full) with potential weight over 50 lbs. (may vary by property) Must be able to occasionally pull linens from washer to dryer with potential weight between 25-150 lbs. (may vary by property) Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or cleaning chemicals Occasional exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials Occasional exposure to loud noise SALARY: HOURS: BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Company paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance 401(k) with Company match Paid Time Off and State required sick pay 8 Paid Holidays Hotel discounts by brand