Company Description

For over 94 years, Fairmont Royal York has stood proudly as a Toronto landmark. When the hotel opened in 1929 it was the tallest building in the British Common Wealth and contained 1,048 rooms, a concert hall, library, extensive bakery, radio station and even a hospital. Today, this essential downtown landmark has completed a multi-million dollar transformation, reimagining its lobby, rooms, dining venues, event spaces, and Fairmont Gold – the property's exclusive hotel within a hotel luxury experience. Another stunning chapter for Fairmont Royal York has begun.

Job Description

As the utility person, your primary responsibility is to provide linen and terry to all departments and to carry out the below duties:

• Feed the ironer and receive the linen from Sheet folder, sort and pack them on the rack.
• Check all the linen and sort the stain and ripped linen and place them in separate bins.
• Move the packed linen racks to appropriate area.
• Fold terry and pack them in the rack.
• Report equipment malfunctions to the laundry manager or supervisor immediately.
• Cleaning and sorting soiled linen from the chute.
• Sorting Table linen.
• Cleaning the chute.
• Pushing and pulling linen carts weighting over 300 pounds.
• Load the terry into the dryer and start the dryers
• Unload the dryers when the drying cycle is completed.
• Clean the surrounding area.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Laundry manager or supervisor.
• Complies with Hotel policy and procedures.
• Operate washing machine, ensuring proper quality of laundry is available for each day's requirements.
• Ensure all washing equipment is operating properly and safely. Any malfunctions or problems in
• Area should be reported to the laundry manager or the supervisor.
• Load the washer; ensure proper poundage for each washer. Select the formula and start the cycle.
• Unload the washer when the cycle is completed.
• Clean the washer and the surrounding area.
• Check for sufficient supply of chemicals. Load and unload chemicals.
• Perform other duties assigned by the manager and the supervisor.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Fluency in English (written and verbal) a must
• Teamwork approach to all duties and helpful attitude with co-workers
• Efficient and effective approach to completing all tasks
• Previous experience in laundry is preferred

Additional Information

Visa Requirements: Must provide proof of eligibility to work in Canada.

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Complimentary meal in our staff cafeteria each shift
• Exclusive discounts at Accor branded properties worldwide with our colleague benefit card
• Complimentary dry-cleaning services for your work attire
• Learning programs tailored to hone your skills and talents
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact by participating in our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, including our Sustainability Committee and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee
• Career advancement opportunities, with pathways to national and international promotions, the opportunities are limitless
• Access to our comprehensive benefits package, including extended health, dental, vision benefits; life and disability insurance; pension with company match; and Registered Retirement Savings Program (RRSP) and a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) (for salaried roles)