Title: Laundry Attendant
Status: Part-time, hourly
Union job: No ... Compensation: $21/hour
Remote options: In-person only
Location: The Washington Athletic Club, 1325 6th Avenue, Seattle WA 98101
The Washington Athletic Club (WAC) is a members-only health club featuring extensive amenities such as fitness centers, a stunning pool, three restaurants, a hotel, a spa, banquet halls, and more. Built in 1930, our beautifully maintained 21-story building is a unique national historic landmark located in downtown Seattle. It is truly a city within a city!
Why work at the WAC?
• Fun and friendly environment
• Competitive pay
• Extensive benefits
• Discounts on many club services
• Opportunities to learn and expand your skill sets
• Collaborate with a diverse team and form meaningful relationships
WAC Facts:
• Our mission statement is simple yet vital: To enrich the quality of life of our members
• Our team members come from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures, and over 70 people have been with us for more than 10 years!
• The WAC is not just a place to work, it is a place to belong. We care about each of our employees as humans, not numbers.
If you value being treated fairly by your employer, the WAC is the place for you!
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Laundry Attendant position is primarily responsible to maintain the continuous operation of the Laundry Department Washer and Dryer machinery. The secondary responsibility is to assist other Team Members, whom are assigned to Feed / Fold duties, with those duties. Safety is a consideration at all times. Protect yourself and your Team - watch out for each other.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
• Check the sorting area of the Laundry Department for soiled linens, which have been deposited into the chute and arrived onto the sort table.
• Sort all soiled items (also checking for foreign objects and removing them) received into separate categories of wash loads by placing the items into “weigh carts”.
• Move weigh carts to the wash deck and place on the scale to ensure that the proper load weight for each individual washing machine is maintained.
• Accurate record keeping of load weights and linen types.
• Monitor the chemical pumping station. Check for proper operation of the pumping stations, chemical leaks, and be aware when a chemical drum is low and will need change out.
• Load washing machines with linens making sure the correct wash weight for each machine is verified.
• Load and monitor the operation of the dryers.
• Un-load all machines when their cycles are ended.
• When all machines are in operation the primary Feed function for this position is the operation of the Jensen folder. This machine is used most often for the folding of athletic towels.
• Cleaning and general upkeep maintenance of the laundry department
• Assisting the Team Members from all other departments whom arrive in the department to pick up clean linens.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• The individual applying for this position must have one year of successful production type work experience (laundry preferred), or the equivalent.
• A high ability to communicate effectively with members and team members both in person and on the phone
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
N (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this occupation
O (Occasionally) - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hours / day)
F (Frequently) - Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hours / day)
C (Constantly) - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours / day
Stand - C
Walk - C
Sit - C
Handling - C
Reach forward - C
Reach above shoulder - C
Climb - O
Crawl - O
Squat or kneel - C
Bend - C
Lift/Carry
10lbs or less - F
11-20 lbs - F
21-50 lbs - O
51-100 LBS - N
Over 100 lbs - N
Push/Pull
12 lbs or less - F
13-25 lbs - F
26-40 lbs - F
41-100 lbs - F
Other Physical Requirements
Vision - Yes
Sense of Sound - Yes
Sense of Smell - Yes
Sense of Taste - No
Sense of Touch - Yes
Ability to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) – Yes
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Working inside a controlled atmosphere building and must be able to work in cooler and warmer temperatures.
The Washington Athletic Club has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Washington Athletic Club reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Washington Athletic Club may deem appropriate.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 per week
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Referral program
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Weekends only
Experience:
• Commercial & Industrial Laundry Occupations: 1 year (Preferred)
• Laundry: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
