Laundry Attendant - Seasonal Evenings/Nights

LJA Mission Statement:

The mission of Lake Junaluska is to be a place of Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through renewal of soul, mind and body.  

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dependable Laundry Attendant for our seasonal night shift operations. This role offers flexible scheduling based on individual availability. 

Essential Functions

• Responsible for receiving dirty laundry in carts and loading washing machines with materials. i.e. keeping things separate and organized. Ex. Whites/colors, sheets/towels, and from which building the laundry originates.

• Program washing machines-turn on and select the correct cycle for the desired outcome.

• Unload wet towels/sheets/linens from machines into carts. Push carts to the dryers and load into dryers.

• Unload dryers and take laundry to folding tables. Fold items neatly and keep sheets, towels and linens organized with similar types, properly prepared for the laundry truck to deliver. 

• Maintain professional appearance including wearing a clean, pressed uniform and keeping clean hands and good hygiene in order to handle clean, white linens.

• Check inventories of chemicals, and communicate with the supervisor when ordering is necessary.

• Keep the laundry area clean, dusted and mopped. Cleans lint traps out daily.

• Answer calls and inquiries from hotel locations on campus.

• Scrub, disinfect and deodorize all laundry carts daily.  

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures and report any unsafe activities or conditions immediately to supervisor or the Human Resources department.

• Immediately report any damaged, non-properly functioning, or unsafe machinery or working condition to the supervisor and/or Director.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned and required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and a minimum of 1 year relevant experience. 

• Hospitality experience preferred. 

• Must have demonstrated good communication skills, client relation skills, and a commitment to providing responsive and conscientious customer service.

• Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing needs, multiple task demands, and work structures.

• Must be able to do repetitive work, frequently monotonous in nature.

• Ability to manage time effectively to ensure all tasks are completed in the time allotted.

• Proven organizational skills and interpersonal skills are required.  

• Must possess excellent hospitality skills and a strong desire to foster an attitude of “exceeding guest’s expectations”.

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule

Working conditions

• Moderate to heavy physical activity performing strenuous and non-strenuous activities