Hotel Laundry Attendant

Hilton Chicago Magnificent Mile

Hotel Laundry Attendant

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We’re searching for an enthusiastic, hardworking laundry attendant committed to providing our guests with an exceptional stay at our hotel. Our laundry attendants perform a variety of tasks: Washing/Drying • Sort soiled linen and separate terry from sheets/pillowcases, blankets, F&B linen • Load washers with soiled linen which requires lifting of linen weighing up to 50-75 lbs • Unload washers with clean linen, which includes heavy wet terry up to 75 lbs • Load dryers and set the proper drying and cooling times for different types of linen • Unload dryers and separate the different types of terry • Feed the towel folder to fold bath towels; fold other towels, as specified • Stack folded towels to assigned shelves and/or carts Pressing • Push/pull wheeled carts weighing up to 100 lbs • Separate sheets from pillowcases • Feed the ironer with sheets and guide the sheet through the ironer • Unload the stacked and processed sheets from the Stacker, which can weigh up to 30 lbs, and place them on the table/shelf • Fold the stacked sheets, into king vs double sheets • Fill up assigned carts/bins of sheets and push/pull those to assigned locations • Dry pillowcases and proceed to prepare them for the “pillowcase run”; feed through the ironer, fold pillowcases, as specified • Stack the pillowcases into assigned shelves/bins, stacks can weigh up to 30lbs Ideally, you have experience with industrial washing products and the capacity to lift 50-75 pounds and push/pull up to a 100lbs. If you’re friendly, reliable, and take pride in a job well done, apply now! Responsibilities: • Monitor all laundry equipment and notify the facilities manager of any maintenance requirements • Put all laundry in a washing machine and follow the manufacturer's directions for adding the cleaning chemicals • Ensure all cleaning supplies are in stock and indicate any shortages to the general manager • Inspect all linens to identify stains and remove stains with appropriate cleaning products and techniques • Take out the clothes and linens after washing and dry them following the manufacturer's recommendations Qualifications: • Must have graduated high school or received an equivalent certification • Impeccable work ethic and excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills • Experience with a variety of commercial cleaning products and techniques • Ability to work a varied schedule that works mid-shifts, 2nd shift, and working weekends and holidays • Previous Laundry attendant experience of at least 1 year preferred other positions within housekeeping will be reviewed and considered Compensation: $25.90 per hour