Laundry Attendant

About the role

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal is looking for a Laundry Attendant. The role covers operating and monitoring washing, dry cleaning and drying machinery, handling soiled linen and keeping accurate records of items laundered.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor washing, dry cleaning and drying machinery, including adding chemicals and cleaning lint traps.
• Identify stained or damaged items and decide whether they need repair, spot treatment, rewash or discard.
• Inspect articles removed from machines for cleanliness and place them in clean linen carts.
• Set dryers to the required times and temperatures according to the fabrics in each load.
• Remove lint and debris from dryer screens, dry cleaning filters and drain traps after each load.
• Fold cleaned articles by hand or with a folding machine into the designated sizes.
• Maintain accurate records of items laundered.
• Follow company safety and security policies, report accidents and unsafe conditions, complete safety training and certifications, and keep proprietary information confidential.
• Work within quality standards and help improve efficiency, productivity, safety and cost savings.

Required profile

• No high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• No related work experience or supervisory experience required.
• Ability to stand, sit or walk for long periods and to move, lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds.
• Willingness to move through narrow, confined or elevated spaces and over uneven or slippery surfaces.