Laundry Attendant

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Laundry Attendant, you will be responsible for managing and executing the daily operations of the laundry facility, ensuring that all linens, uniforms, and guest laundry are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards. Your role involves operating laundry equipment, handling various types of fabrics and stains, and providing excellent service to both guests and staff. Attention to detail, efficiency, and adherence to safety standards are key aspects of this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare soiled linen for wash.
•  Sorting linen by degree of soil and type of fabric 
• Ensure linen is free of garbage and sorted by colour 
• Check for any tears or damage of all clothes from guests and crew before washing and report any bad condition to the Laundry Master
• Load, using properly weighted loads and select proper formula on washers. 
• Laundering of all onboard linen, Guest’s clothes, Crew’ clothes and uniforms 
• Ironing and Dry Cleaning 
• Inform the Laundry Master about any malfunction on finishing equipment or problems with safety mechanisms. 
• Proper use of chemicals 
• Fold and stack linen on shelves
•  Inspect the quality of linen on shelves 
• Cleaning of all equipment 
• Cleaning dryer lint screens 
• Check safety devises, turning on steam, water and air valves
• Check iron roll pressure
• Report leaking valves, damaged insulation, air and water path. 
• Keep the work area safe, clean, sanitized and organized. 
• Fully aware of the OPP plan and follows all protocols for handling infected linens at all times. Other duties may be assigned. 
• Understand and can apply in work practices environmental policies and procedures concerning such functions as collection, sorting and disposal of solid wastes and use of chemicals associated with cleaning, dry cleaning and laundry operations. Know and follow all SQM policies.
• All shipboard employees must be physically able to participate in emergency lifesaving procedures and drills. Full use/range of motion of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities are required to receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency requiring the lowering of a lifeboat.

REQUIREMENTS

• GRADE 12
•  South African passport
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience