Barber

Description

Job Summary: 

Performs a variety of barbering services at the campus haircare facility for Academy Cadets.  Flexible schedule around school hours, including weekends.

 Duties and Responsibilities: 

Provides barbering hair care services for cadets which include shampooing and conditioning, cutting, shaving nape of neck, middle and top part of the head into various haircuts and styles to meet school requirements. Checks client's scalp and hair for visible disorders such as sores, abrasions, and diseases that might interfere with requested barbering services. Consults with cadets and TAC officers on matters pertaining to the cadet's hair care needs. 

- Maintains combs in solution and sanitizes equipment in chemical or physical agents. Responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of designated work station and shop. Makes necessary preparations for shampoo and towels to be used to minimize delay of services. 

- Makes minor repairs on equipment such as replacing switches, plugs and cords, etc. 

- Operates; prepares hair care tallies, accounts for services provided by updating daily logs, and maintains Daily Appointment Book by name of cadet, time and Stylist/Barber assigned. May open and close shop. Assists with monthly inventory. 

- Carries out policy of courtesy and customer service. Ensures 100% client satisfaction. 

- Works under the general supervision of a designated supervisor. Carries out assignments with independence within prescribed policies and procedures, exercises tact in dealing with clients. Work is reviewed in terms of quality of services provided and client satisfaction achieved. 

- Performs other related duties as assigned. 

PHYSICAL EFFORT: 

Requires continual use of both arms and legs which involves frequent standing, reaching and light lifting. Objects handled, such as beauty service apparatus, appliances, etc., seldom weigh in excess of 5 pounds. Dexterity is required in applying manual techniques. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Work is performed inside a haircare facility with proper lighting, sufficient plumbing and heating, adequate aisle space, strong water pressure, plenty of hot water, adequate electric power and outlets for appliances and apparatus. Incumbent is subject to the possibility of cuts, burns, strains and electric shock; and is exposed to hair cuttings, skin conditions, common colds and communicable diseases. Is required to wear a smock; wash hands thoroughly and frequently with soap and water; sanitize barbering tools after each use.  

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

Graduate of an accredited school of barber culture or cosmetology and possession of a valid State License in Barbering or cosmetology.  Must have current TB and pass employment screening process which includes fingerprinting through Live Scan and drug testing.

EDUCATION AND LICENSE: 

Graduate of an accredited school of barber culture or cosmetology and possession of a valid State License in Barbering or Cosmetology. Candidates selected for hire who possess a U.S. State License in Cosmetology from a State other than the State the position is located must obtain a valid State License in Barbering or Cosmetology in the State the position is located within six months from the date of hire.  Looking for someone who can meet the requirements and standards of an outside contractor agreement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Continual use of both arms and legs: involving frequent standing, reaching and light lifting. Objects handled, such as barber service apparatus, appliances, etc.; dexterity is required in applying manual techniques.

Schedule

Part-time (20 - 34.5 hours), outside of classroom hours, weekend availability required.