Laundry Attendant (Part time, $17.50/hr.), Graylyn Conference Center

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Job Description Summary

*Please Note* Holidays and weekend availability are required.

Under general supervision, the Laundry Attendant is responsible for collecting, sorting, washing, drying, ironing, folding, and dispensing all linens, towels, cloth napkins, and rags.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Follows assigned job tasks issued by the supervisor daily.

• Stocks linen closets; removes soiled linens from deposit areas.

• Sorts linen daily.

• Loads and unloads all washer extractors in the manner prescribed by the supervisor.

• Maintains chemical laundry products and ensures the proper dispensing of chemicals to the washer extractor.

• Operates the flatwork ironer. 

• Cleans and disinfects laundry carts daily.

• Reports problems or malfunctions of laundry equipment to the supervisor.

• Follow safety regulations at all times. 

• Maintains a clean and organized work area. 

• Maintains a good level of employee and guest relations.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Completion of a high school diploma and six months of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to read and understand safety procedures, cleaning instructions, and schedules.

• Ability to maintain effective customer relations.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills. 

• Physical Requirements: medium work;  exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally and/ or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  Reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Subject to hazards.

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy work; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

• Talking, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping. 

Environmental Conditions: 

• The position works in both indoor and outdoor environments. Subject to weather variations.

• Will work close to industrial laundry equipment. 

• Will handle household and industrial cleaning and janitorial supplies.

Additional Job Description

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Time Type Requirement

Part time

Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.  

 

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] or (336) 758-4700.