About the role
Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Laundry Attendant to join the team at the Grand Gardner Hotel. The Grand Gardner Hotel is an Urschel Development property located in downtown Valparaiso, Indiana. Urschel Development is a wholly owned subsidiary of Urschel Laboratories in Chesterton, Indiana.
The Grand Gardner Hotel is an independent boutique hotel featuring 58 guest rooms and suites, a speakeasy, banquet space, and welcoming shared spaces. As part of our employee-owned culture, every team member contributes to the hotel's success. We believe that excellent guest experiences are the result of employees who understand how their work impacts guests, coworkers, and the overall operation of the business.
At Grand Gardner Hotel, we value teamwork, accountability, and pride in a job well done. Whether serving guests directly or supporting operations behind the scenes, each employee-owner plays an important role in maintaining the high standards that define our property.
Pay starts at $14.68/hour – $18.00/hour
Why You’ll Love Working at the Grand Gardner Hotel
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Stock Issued Annually
- Accrued Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Free Health Clinic (Available to Employees and Their Dependents)
- 401(k) with Employer Matching
- Free Life Insurance
- Hotel stay and on-property dining discounts
- Flexible scheduling whenever possible
- Free 24/7 Access to An Onsite Workout Center with Personal Trainers @ Urschel’s Chesterton Facility
- Professional Development Support
- Support for Community Involvement/Philanthropy
The Laundry Attendant is an essential part of the hotel's daily operations, ensuring that guestrooms, banquet spaces, and other hotel areas have clean, sanitary, and professionally presented linens, towels, robes, and uniforms available when needed. This position is responsible for the sorting, washing, drying, folding, organizing, and distribution of laundered items according to established hotel standards. The Laundry Attendant helps maintain linen inventory levels, identifies damaged or stained items, and supports the housekeeping team by ensuring a consistent supply of clean linens throughout the property.
The ideal candidate is dependable, hardworking, and takes pride in supporting the guest experience through attention to detail and quality workmanship. Successful candidates understand that even behind-the-scenes roles have a direct impact on guest satisfaction and hotel success.
Candidates should be able to:
- Work independently while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
- Prioritize tasks and manage workload efficiently.
- Follow established procedures and safety requirements.
- Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
- Contribute positively to a team-oriented environment.
- Maintain a high level of reliability and accountability.
Physical Requirements
- Remain standing for extended periods during the shift.
- Frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.
- Push and pull fully loaded laundry carts.
- Bend, reach, stoop, crouch, and twist throughout the workday.
- Work safely in a warm, humid laundry environment.
- Perform repetitive folding, sorting, and equipment operation tasks.
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EEO/Veteran/Disability
Date Posted: 10/21/2026