Become A Laundry Attendant

* 1. Properly utilize the necessary tools and chemicals to clean articles to property standards a.
* Pre-soak, sterilize, scrub, spot-clean, and dry contaminated or stained articles, suing neutralizer solutions and portable machines b.
* Examine and sort into basket of articles for laundry or dry cleaning, according to color, fabric, dirt content, and cleaning technique required c.
* Apply bleaching powders to spots and spray them with steam to remove stains form fabrics that do not respond to other cleaning solvents d.
* Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches, and other solutions and chemicals to clean, color, dry, or stiffen articles e.
* Operate machines that comb, dry and polish furs, clean, sterilize and fluff feathers and blankets, or roll and package towels
* Use laundering equipment to safely and thoroughly clean and press linen, keeping the work area clean and safe3.
* Start washers, dry cleaners, driers, or extractors, and turn valves or levers to regulate machine processes and the volume of soap, detergent, water, bleach, starch, and other additives4.
* Receive and mark articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers5.
* Start pumps to operate distilling systems that drain and reclaim dry cleaning solvents

* Sort linens according to type.
* Prepare linens for delivery to off-site laundry
* Weigh linens to ensure maximum efficiency for wash loads.
* Load and unload washers and dryers once cycle is complete into proper receptacles.
* Ensure proper wash cycle is used and proper drying time set for items that require drying.
* Take towels from receptacles and places on feed board, keeping the edges straight, for feeding into the towel folder.
* Stocking closets.
* Complete special cleaning projects as assigned by Housekeeping Management.
* Separate damaged or stained linen from regular linen and store in a separate container.
* Take towels from the towel folder and place them onto the metro-carts.
* Ensure the count is recorded properly and is cleared from the machine.
* Maintain cleanliness of laundry area by sweeping and mopping the floors daily, and wiping down the towel folder, washers and dryers.
* Remove lint from the dryer screens on a daily basis.
* Sign in and out for keys, radios or pagers on housekeeper key and pager issue sheet.
* Wear proper safety equipment and observes all safety rules in the operation of the machinery.
* Report any malfunctions with the machinery immediately to the Housekeeping Manager.
* Attend all departmental and company training programs or meetings as directed.
* Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
* Adhere to all gaming laws and regulations.
* Perform all job duties in a safe and responsible manner including use of appropriate personal protective equipment where applicable and keeping areas clean and free of safety hazards, debris and litter.
* Meet department uniform, appearance and grooming requirements.
* Any job duty needed to promote productivity in the efficient administration of business or any reasonable request made by your supervisor or management personnel.
* To be successful in this position it will require the following skill set

* Process in-house and contract linen.
* Sort soiled linen, load washers and dryers.
* Operate small-piece folder and ironer.
* Daily inspection of all linens to our standards, checking to see if items need to be spot-treated or ragged out.
* Coordination of VIP/ suite linen as needed.
* Maintain an awareness of all safety procedures and guidelines for equipment and cleaning materials as they relate to guests and associates.
* Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk throughout the shift.
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* The Laundry Attendant’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to overlooking specific processing tasks related to Sheets, Pillowcases, Bath Towels, Bath Mats, Hand towels, Wash Cloths, Dish Towels, Dish Cloths, Golf Towels, Tennis Towels, Spa Towels, Pool Side Towels and F&B; Linen.
* This position is dependent on both teamwork and a solid foundation based on the mechanical hour capacity.
* The individual will also be responsible for linen flow as it relates to the sorting areas, folding areas, and pressing areas.
* A basic knowledge of resort activities is required to ensure timeliness of customer needs, which would be outlined each morning in line-up.
* Employee Status

* Collecting, cleaning and redistributing the community laundry and resident clothing
* Properly sorting, washing and drying linens and resident clothing following the approved laundry procedures
* Transporting supplies to include clean and soiled linen to the appropriate storage and collection areas
* Folding, counting and stacking linens following approved laundry procedures
* Routinely inspecting linens for wear and tear, identifying worn and torn linens and following the community's Standard Operating Procedure for damaged linens
* Maintaining the commercial and residential laundry rooms in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition