Houseperson/Linen Runner - $500 Sign-on Bonus

Company: Keswick Hall
Location: Charlottesville
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:The House Person operates all laundry equipment and follows procedures in cleaning and processing of club and/or hotel laundry and guest clothing.Responsibilities:Places linen and terry in containers for transport to laundry.Collects soiled linen for laundering. Received linen supplies from floor.Pickup clean linen and refill the par stock of linen on each floor pantry.Refill the par stock of guest amenities and supplies on each floor pantry.Remove soiled linen and trash from the pool side and other service area and take to appropriate locations in the prescribed manner.Sort's items and counts, and records number of items soiled.Examines laundered items to ensure cleanliness and serviceability.Cleans rugs, carpets and upholstered furniture using a vacuum cleaner, broom and carpet shampoo machine.Stores laundered linen on shelves after verifying numbers and size of articles.Dusts and polishes metalwork.Deliver towels, cribs, cots and other items to the guest rooms on requests.Ensure that the linen is neatly and systematically arranged and stacked.Maintains housekeeping carts.Removes trash collected by room attendants.Walk all assigned floors at beginning and end of shift to collect Newspaper bags, newspapers, trash, soiled linen.Report missing / found articles, damage or merchandise problems to the housekeeping supervisors.Perform duties of room attendant when necessary.Presentation of guest clothing must be attractive and inspected by a manager, prior to guest clothing being returned to a guest room.Processing stained linen and add to re-circulation.Loading / Unloading Washing Machines and dryers.Work closely with all departments ensuring communication flows.Periodically conduct inventories of linens and terry.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 0-2 years of experience. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.Knowledge of laundering guest clothing. Knowledge of operation of laundry machines and press. Knowledge of ironing / pressing / steaming of guest clothing. Knowledge of proper folding procedures for terry & linen. Knowledge and proper chemical usage for machines.Excellent communication skills.Ability to follow instruction.Detail-oriented, Professional attitude is required.Some lifting may be required (up to 25 pounds).Physical mobility and stamina required.Must be able to lift above head, stretch, bend, and crouch down or kneel when cleaning various items.At this time, Keswick will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.Keswick offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others.In addition, we offer a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability; a competitive PTO offering, as well as 401(k).

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