Laundry Attendant

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The Laundry Attendant maintains constant supply of clean linens for the hotel. Performs all stages of linen processing, including collecting, transporting, sorting, weighing, loading and unloading (washers, dryers and chutes), ironing, folding, storing and delivering. Cleans laundry machinery and laundry area.

El asistente de Lavandería es responsable de lavar toda la ropa de cama, toallas, servilletas y manteles sucios; así como de doblarlos y plancharlos. Responsable por todas las actividades de proceso de línea, incluyendo colectar, transportar, separar, pesar, cargar y descargar maquinas, planchado, doblado, almacenamiento y entrega. Mantener limpia la maquinaria y el área de lavandería.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be able to constantly push/pull laundry carts (empty and full), with potential weight between 50-400lbs (may vary by property)
• Must be able to occasionally pull linens from washer to dryer, with potential weight between 25-150lbs (may vary by property).

Diploma de enseñanza secundaria o equivalente y de preferencia con experiencia en trabajos de hotelería o similares.

• Comunicar las informaciones e ideas en forma clara.
• Desempeñarse correctamente aun cuando haya sobrecarga de trabajo.
• Mantener la calma y objetividad en situaciones de sobrecarga de trabajo.
• Debe poder empujar / jalar constantemente los carros de lavandería (vacíos y llenos), con un peso potencial entre 50-400 lb (puede variar según la propiedad).
• Debe poder tirar ocasionalmente la ropa de cama de la lavadora a la secadora, con un peso potencial entre 25-150 lb (puede variar según la propiedad).

Responsibilities

• Understand operation of washing machines and dryers.
• Wash and dry all dirty linens, towels, rags, etc., as directed by management.
• Clean dryer filter daily and maintain all equipment as trained.
• Operate iron as per standard and ensure that it is shut off at the end of day (responsibility may vary by property).
• Fold linens/towels and stock linen carts, as required. 
• Always practice safe work habits to ensure safety to guests and fellow employees.
• Sweep and mop laundry floors storing all linens off the floor.
• Be familiar with all Aimbridge Hospitality’s policies and house rules.
• Remove and sort dirty linens and towels from laundry carts.
• Keep laundry carts clean and free of debris.
• Stocks all linen closets throughout the hotel, as applicable.
• Perform other tasks/jobs as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

• Access to back of house areas of the hotel and sensitive information

• Interact and occasionally have unsupervised contact with guests and/or colleagues

• Access and control to sensitive areas in the hotel premises, including Master Keys and/or guestrooms, Storage/Liquor Room, and secured file cabinets

• Maintain a high level of trust and responsibility

• Represent the company with certain level of reputation and good character as well as exercise sound judgeme

• Operar correctamente las máquinas lavadoras y secadoras.
• Lavar y secar toda la ropa de cama, toallas, trapos sucios, etc., tal como lo indique el gerente.
• Limpiar diariamente el filtro de la secadora y dar mantenimiento a todo el equipo.
• Operar correctamente la plancha y cerciorarse de apagarla al final de la jornada.
• Mantener hábitos de trabajo sin riesgo para garantizar la seguridad de los clientes y empleados.
• Doblar la ropa de cama/toallas y los carros de ropa, según sea necesario
• Retirar todo el lavado del suelo para barrer y trapear el piso.
• Conocer todas las políticas y normas de Aimbridge.
• Retirar y clasificar todos los artículos sucios de los carros de la lavandería.
• Mantener los carros de la lavandería limpios y sin desechos.
• Almacena todos los armarios de ropa blanca en todo el hotel, según corresponda.
• Llevar a cabo otra tarea según asignada por el supervisor o gerente.

• Acceso a las áreas parte trasera del hotel e información sensible.

• Interactuar y, ocasionalmente, tener contacto sin supervisión con huéspedes y/o colegas del hotel.

• Acceso y control de zonas sensibles de las instalaciones del hotel, sala de almacenamiento/licores y/o archivadores seguros.

• Acceso a habitaciones y llaves maestras durante el cumplimiento de tareas laborales.

• Mantenga un alto nivel de confianza y responsabilidad.

• Represente a la empresa con cierto nivel de reputación y buen carácter, así como ejercer buen criterio.

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Property Information Connected to the city’s indoor footbridge skyway system, this hotel is located in downtown Minneapolis and offers an indoor pool and free WiFi. Every room at Hyatt Place Minneapolis/Downtown provides a 42-inch flat-screen HDTV, small refrigerator and coffee maker. A work desk with an ergonomic chair is also included. 24/7 Gallery Market offers flatbreads, hot appetizers or to-go sandwiches and bottled beverages 24-hours a day. Guests can enjoy premium coffee, beer or wine from Coffee to Cocktails bar. A 24-hour fitness center and 24-hour business center are available for all guests. There are also meeting facilities at the property. Minneapolis Convention Center and Target Field are both less than a mile away from the hotel. University of Minnesota is a 10-minute drive away.