The luxurious Lafayette Park Hotel and Spa ranks #1 in the region, thanks to stylish guest rooms and suites, top-tier dining, sparkling event spaces and service that's both gracious and intuitive. The Spa at the Park promotes well-being through a holistic approach that rejuvenates the mind, body and spirit. With an array of specialty treatments, the Spa at the Park is truly the best day spa the East Bay has to offer.

We are seeking an Overnight Laundry Attendant to join our outstanding team.

Our laundry attendants make sure we can provide clean linen to our Housekeeping and Spa departments. They operate the laundering machines to clean articles such as bed and spa linens, towels, rags and spa robes by performing the duties listed to ensure the Hotel's high quality of standards are met, while following all safety requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Sorts all soiled articles using rubber gloves. Loads articles into washer. Starts machine that automatically washes and rinses articles. Lifts clean, wet articles from washer and places them successively into driers for measured time cycles. Sorts dried articles according to the linen or article type. Folds and places items in the appropriate storage bin. Follows all safety, hygiene and cleanliness protocols at all times. Properly cleans all Laundry Machinery. Checks linen before going into washer for stains to treat. Visually inspect all laundered articles to ensure cleanliness and appearance. Turn in all found items in the associates work area to the Housekeeping Manager. Reports all items in the room that need repair to the Housekeeping Manager. Keeps laundry area clean and organized. All other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by the Hotel from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Associates with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the Hotel.

Upon employment, all associates are required to fully comply with the Hotel rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of the Hotel facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Very detail oriented, to ensure the quality of linen and how the linen is being processed. Must be able to operate washers, dryers, and able to detect problems with the machines Able to maintain a good working relationship with other departments, associates and guests. Able to communicate effectively with others. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Very detail oriented, to ensure the quality of cleanliness. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to print and speak simple sentences in English. Able to maintain a good working relationship with other departments, associates and guests. Meets legal age requirements for the position.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Previous housekeeping/laundry experience is preferred. Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skill and ability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel and crouch. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and must be able to push and pull equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The associate is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

GROOMING

All associates must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available.)

PAY SCALE

The pay rate for this position is $19.50 per hour. This is the pay rate for this position that the Hotel reasonably expects to pay.

The Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion (including religious dress and grooming), sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender-related appearance and behavior), partnership status, pregnancy (childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, citizenship status or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Consistent with the American's With Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodation needed to complete the application process. Please contact the People and Culture Department if you have any questions regarding this policy.