Laundry Attendant

No Job Description for a position can possibly include all duties which may be requested by guest or required by the hotel.  The objective of all positions is to effectively provide the services personally, or to immediately refer requests to the appropriate department manager. The following is a summary of the major responsibilities of the position.     DEPARTMENT:                  Rooms | Laundry JOB TITLE:                          Laundry Attendant REPORTS TO:                    Laundry Supervisor, Laundry Manager   JOB PURPOSE:                   To make sure all hotel linen is processed to meet the expectations of Omni standards while minimizing as much discarded product as possible.                               ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Sorting of dirty linen from laundry chute to be processed.  Operating all washers, dryers, ironers, and linen folders. Stacking clean items into laundry bins/trucks to be delivered to the guest room floors or Food & Beverage areas. Shaking out all linen that needs to be done. Work chute area when needed. Operating smaller washers/dryers to process specialty items or special requests for guests. Always maintain cleanliness and organization of the department.  Adhere by safety and sanitization regulations as instructed by OSHA and the Omni Hotels & Resorts. Clean area and blow down all machines. Clean all dryers at least 2 times a shift. Deliver clean linen to the proper linen storage areas. Count and stock linen shelves, and participate in Monthly linen inventories. To ensure hotel, guest and associates are maintained in a safe and secure environment. QUALIFICATIONS: One-year prior experience in a similar position preferred. Maintain a professional business appearance, attitude, and performance.     Must be willing to work extra hours/shifts to ensure that all customer needs are met daily. Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.    ENVIRONMENT & POSITION ANALYSIS: Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Must be able to push and pull carts up to 250 pounds often throughout the shift. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch on a regular basis. Stand, walk or sit for an extended period or for an entire work shift.  Requires repetitive motion of arms for an extended period or for an entire shift.   TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: Steam presser, washing machine, dryers, and chemicals.