Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Houston, TX 77024Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: HousekeepingJOB SUMMARY
The driver manages the movement of soiled and processed linens to and from the campus laundry. The driver maintains the soiled and clean linen areas in the hotel, sorts and carts soiled linen from the hotel, club and spa. The driver loads and unloads the linen carts. This role is critical to maintaining the luxury standard and reputation of The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa while upholding the highest levels of discretion and professionalism.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The driver is respectful and cooperative with team members.
Knowledgeable about safe operation of the vehicle and drives safely through garages and on campus roadways.
Sorts soiled linens appropriately so that soiled linen is accurately weighed and carted for washing.
Delivers processed linens and stores them so that they are easily recognized and accessible to the end users.
Must be able to work effectively with others on a team.
Will move boxed linen and other deliveries from the hotel and assist the laundry team as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
QualificationsKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
High school education, GED, or equivalent experience.
Prior experience in a commercial laundry or housekeeping environment is helpful.
The driver must have conversational English language skills and must be able to safely operate, load and unload the transport vehicle.
The driver must have a valid Texas driver’s license and a good driving record.
Hours required: Scheduled days and hours vary based on departmental needs. Must be open to working a flexible schedule, including holidays, weekends and high business demand times.
Licenses and/or certifications
N/A
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to meet the following minimum physical requirements for at least an eight-hour shift:
Physical Stamina: Frequent standing, walking, climbing ladders and stairs, kneeling, reaching overhead, lifting and carrying various objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to push, pull and lift a minimum of 50 lbs and frequently push carts that weigh up to 350 lbs. Must be able to work safely and effectively in outdoor temperatures. Employees in this position will be required to work in a fast-paced laundry environment, where there is typically a loud noise level, work is performed in extreme temperatures, and floors surfaces may be slick. The driver will be required to operate a vehicle safely on busy roadways and in tight garages.
Hearing / Speech: Must be able to effectively engage in one-on-one communication with guests, members, and customers and use a 2-way radio to communicate clearly and accurately with co-workers.
Vision: Must be able to accurately read instructions, reports, and log sheets. Must be able to work with computers and PDAs in varying light conditions.
Literacy: Must be able to produce, read and understand reports, including security, incident and police reports. Must be able to analyze and process written information from a variety of sources and effectively communicate content of reports.
Chemicals/Agents: Must be able to work safely with chemicals according to SDS sheets and all applicable laws, codes and regulatory requirements.
Located in the heart of Houston, The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa is a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star, secluded retreat located adjacent to the city’s iconic Memorial Park, and minutes from downtown, the Galleria, and Energy Corridor. The Houstonian is a member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts, and consistently provides guests with attentive and highly personalized service in an authentic manner. Guests at The Houstonian Hotel may relax and rejuvenate on a 27-acre oasis, with floor-to-ceiling wooded views in its newly renovated guest rooms, four onsite dining restaurants, and a classic hotel bar. The hotel has 33,890 square feet of Indoor Meeting Space and 87,349 square feet of Outdoor Meeting Space with a “Houstonian Experiences” menu for corporate and social groups, meetings, and celebrations. The 175,000 square-foot Houstonian Club offers state-of-the-art equipment, over 160 weekly group exercise classes, aquatic programs, an indoor tennis facility, a resort pool with a rockslide, sports lap pool, and a quiet garden pool. At 26,500 square feet, the new Trellis Spa at The Houstonian is now the largest luxury spa in the state of Texas. From the outside, it resembles a European Villa with luscious gardens.
The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa Club and Spa's Vision is what we are: 'Passionately Committed to Serving Others'.
We are known for creating a welcoming atmosphere with warm, friendly, professional staff and personalized service. Every Houstonian Team Member is driven by an enthusiastic desire to take care of people. Our employees believe that delivering excellent service is a noble profession and a true calling.