Job Description

Job Description

It's time for a sweeping change to your career so that you can pursue what matters to you! At Aramark, making sure we provide clean environments is something in which we take pride and is a skill set that can help take you further in your career.

The Housekeeper / Laundry Worker is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the facility while supporting laundry operations to ensure the availability of clean linens and textiles. This cross-functional position performs housekeeping and laundry duties as assigned and may rotate between departments based on operational needs. The role requires attention to detail, efficiency, teamwork, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

LOCATION: Emory Proton Therapy Center, in Atlanta, GA

JOB ID: 673753

Job Responsibilities

Housekeeping Functions:

• Maintains friendly, efficient, positive customer service demeanor toward customers, clients, and co-workers. Is adaptable to customer needs.
• Maintains all assigned ancillary and department areas and corridors in a clean neat and sanitary manner, to protect safety and health of others and in compliance with accurate preventative maintenance procedures as outlined in department policy.
• Inspects and uses judgment in determining which cleaning techniques outlined in orientation guidelines to follow.
• Demonstrates efficient and safe use of housekeeping equipment and solutions as observed by supervisor.
• May disinfect and sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides and sterilizing equipment.
• Diligently employs universal precautions when disposing of trash and bio-hazardous materials.
• Keeps cart properly stocked with equipment and cleaning supplies; ensures all chemicals are accurately labeled, and all equipment is in good working condition.
• Promotes effective interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships, maintains professional conduct at all times.
• Assists in improving productivity and efficient operations of the department.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competence by adherence to component and departmental training commitments.

Laundry Functions:

• Sort, wash, dry, fold, and distribute linens, uniforms, and other textiles.
• Responsible for quality control.
• Ensure linens meet the quality expectations designated by specific customers. Any questions or issues should be referred to the lead or supervisor. 
• Identifies each linen distribution cart with proper labels and tags, covering all linen carts prior to transport. 
• Fold and store linen to maintain cleanliness standards. 
• Maintain laundry production standards and workflow requirements.
• Store and distribute clean linens to operational departments.
• Inform the lead or supervisor on par level or quantity of supplies. 
• Responsible for cleanliness, organization, and maintenance of work area.

Cross-Functional Responsibilities:

• Assist housekeeping or laundry departments during staffing shortages, peak periods, or operational demands.
• Maintain productivity standards while delivering high-quality service.
• Adhere to all company policies, safety regulations, and OSHA requirements.
• Support a positive team environment through effective communication and cooperation.
• Ensure all work areas remain organized, safe, and customer-focused.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping, laundry, hospitality, healthcare, or custodial experience preferred.

• Ability to operate cleaning and laundry equipment safely.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, senior management, and Aramark support staff
• Ability to respond effectively to changing demands

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on  Facebook ,  Instagram and  Twitter .

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