Seamstress/Tailor & Uniform Shop Attendant – #4929 -S
Job Developer:
Paul Robertson
Robert Land Academy
This is an exciting opportunity to work in the uniform shop within a private school environment. Located in Wellandport, Ontario, Robert Land Academy is a military-themed boarding school for boys in grades 5 through 12. We are seeking an independent self-starter with exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills who can work effectively with Academy staff and provide exceptional service to our students.
Duties:
- Assisting with the inventory, managing and issuance of items within the retail uniform shop (clothing and uniforms, academic supplies, personal and cleaning supplies)
- Fitting and altering student uniforms using sewing machines or by hand
- Mending and repairing student uniforms, and affixing badges to uniforms using sewing machines or by hand
- Embroider names onto uniforms using an embroidery machine
- Perform preventative maintenance on sewing and embroidery machines
- Overseeing inventory of laundry supplies and linens and coordinates shipping and delivery with a third-party linen service
- Provide backup to in-house student laundry services as required
- 30-40 hours per week – varies depending on the time of year
Requirements:
- 1-3 years sewing experience
- Must have experience using sewing/embroidery machines
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and customer service skills
- Highly organized and able to anticipate coming needs
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and email applications
- Data entry skills and use of point-of-sale software is a benefit
- Ability to work on own without direct supervision
