BARBER, FULL-TIME

NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM); Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Immediate benefits DAY ONE

Healthcare, Dental, Vision

401(k) & Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Military Family Support

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tax-free shopping

Job summary

Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) is seeking a barber for a main branch at Great Lakes, Illinois. You will deliver barbering services to military personnel and civilian staff in a facility on base, ensuring quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include cutting, shampooing, shaves, and beard work, while maintaining equipment, sanitizing tools, and handling payments. A valid state barbering or cosmetology license and U.S. citizenship or three-year residency requirement apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of barber culture or cosmetology.
• Possession of a valid State License in Barbering or Cosmetology.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have lived in the U.S. for three years.

Responsibilities

• Provide barbering services including shampoo, cut, shave, and beard work.
• Massages neck, face and scalp; assess client needs and preferences.
• Maintain cleanliness of workstation and sanitize tools after each use.
• Operate cash register and process payments; balance daily sales.
• Assist with inventory and daily appointment records; open/close shop as needed.

Skills

Barbering

Cosmetology

Customer service

Education

State barbering or cosmetology license

Job description

Why the Navy Exchange Service Command?

While some serve overseas for our country, we hold down the fort — we serve the men and women who wear the flag — America’s strength, America’s heart. We are here to guide them and deliver our service members and their families the tools they need to do what they love to do.

You can expect an unforgettable, dynamic, and competitive work environment.

The Benefits Begin DAY ONE

We know you work hard and cultivate the very best solutions for your family — and that’s why the benefits we offer, you won’t find anywhere else:

• Competitive Salary: Federal pay beginning at the Non-Appropriated Fund NF-01 level + depending on experience.
• Immediate Coverage: Benefits begin on DAY ONE.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Federal Healthcare benefits, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) & Pension Plan options.
• Paid Time Off: Accrual of PTO starts on DAY ONE.
• Education & Growth: Tuition reimbursement program.
• Military Family Support: Continuity Programs for Military Spouses.
• Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible* after qualifying years of service.
• Exclusive Perks: Tax-free shopping, worldwide, at any Navy Exchange location.

Because here at the Navy Exchange Service Command, there’s no such thing as tomorrow — there’s only today. GET AFTER IT. Seize the opportunity to grow and be community-driven, too. Build a mission-driven life.

Mission: YOU.

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– Heroes Welcome

Job Summary

Performs a variety of barbering services at a main branch or location haircare facility for authorized military and civilian personnel.

Duties And Responsibilities

Provides barbering hair care services for clients which include shampooing and conditioning cutting shaping sideburns nape of neck middle and top part of the head into various haircuts and styles to suit client shaves face styles mustache and beard. Massages neck face and scalp. Checks clients scalp and hair for visible disorders such as sores abrasions diseases which might interfere with requested barbering services. Consults with client on matters pertaining to their hair care needs. Maintains combs in solution and sanitizes equipment in chemical or physical agent. Responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of designated workstation and shop. Makes necessary preparations for shampoo and towels to be used to minimize delay of customer services. Makes minor repairs on equipment such as replacing switches plugs and cords etc. Operates cash register prepares hair care chits collects and accounts for cash received from clients balances daily sales using Salespersons Daily Cash Report. Sells hair care products to clients and maintains Daily Appointment Book by name of client 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.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of barber culture or cosmetology and possession of a valid State License in Barbering or cosmetology.

MEDICAL SCREENING REQUIREMENT

All barber shop and beauty shop employees including contract personnel must be medically screened and determined to be free of communicable diseases prior to initial assignment. Unless necessary for local reasons there is no requirement for periodic examinations. This screening examination may be performed by non-physician personnel. The employer will direct him or her to a medical clinic on base where they must be screened. Abnormal responses or findings must be further evaluated by a provider.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN OR HAVE LIVED IN THE U.S. FOR THREE YEARS

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.

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.

Primary Location

United States-Illinois-Great Lakes

Organization

Service School Command

Schedule

Full-Time (35 + hours)