Laundry Supervisor

POSITION PURPOSE

Assist the Executive Housekeeper with the daily laundry operation. Perform all stages of linen processing, including, but not limited to, collecting, transporting, sorting, weighing, loading, and unloading (washers, dryers and chutes), ironing, folding, storing and delivering.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily linen requisitions.
• Verify all laundry is washed and folded.
• Coordinate pre-treating of soiled linen as necessary.
• Manage monthly linen inventory, including records of all damaged and stained linen.
• Verify that dryers, washers, and other equipment are kept clean and maintained.
• Provide training to new and current employees.
• Inspect linens to remove ripped or soiled items.
• 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 hotel standards.
• Fold linens/towels and stock linen carts as required.
• Sweep and mop laundry floors storing all linens off the floor.
• Sort dried articles according to identification number or type. Fold and place item in appropriate storage bin.
• Execute all work processes safely. Observe all safety procedures and operate machinery always in keeping with safety requirements.
• Clean and maintain equipment and machinery. Perform all Preventative maintenance required or contact supervisor and/or maintenance department.
• Mend torn articles as needed.
• Deliver and stock terry and linen in all linen closets, housekeeping carts, Fitness Center, and Pool.
• Ensure work areas are left clean and organized.
• Assist Housekeeping in the cleaning of Guest Rooms and Public Areas as needed.
• All other duties assigned by managers and supervisors.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:

• Assist with any guest inquiry.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
• Report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by direct and indirect Supervisors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Environmental conditions are inside, a job is considered inside if staff spends approximately 75 percent or more of the time inside. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to four (4) hours in length.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other departments of the hotel on a timely basis.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs. as needed.
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acu