Laundry Attendant - 320 - Margaritaville Resort - Gatlinburg, TN (Gatlinburg, TN)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for ensuring that all laundry services for the hotel are completed as per the standard policies. Also responsible for laundry collection from guest rooms, washing, drying, pressing and folding of all hotel linen.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be able to prioritize laundry needs.
• Retrieves folded linens and stacks clean linens as appropriate.
• Sorts clean towels, rugs and robes.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of dryers and sort out washed laundry items
• Operates and maintains washers and dryers and keeps the laundry chute empty.
• Reports any technical problems or deficiencies to the Housekeeping Manager or maintenance team.
• Places folded product on appropriate rack.
• Assist in monthly/quarterly inventories.
• Attend all departmental training as scheduled by the manager.
• Assist with other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the manager.
• Follow safety guidelines for use of chemicals and dryer lint maintenance

PREREQUISITES:

• Must be willing to work days, nights, holidays and weekends.
• Friendly, outgoing personality and professional appearance required.
• Physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, kneel and bend with ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Strong verbal communication skills required with an understanding and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.