Certified Nail Technician

Ark Resource Group; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark Resource Group is seeking a certified nail technician for a Boca Raton salon. The role covers manicures, pedicures, acrylic nails, nail designs, and waxing, with a focus on sanitation and client care.

The candidate should hold Florida licensing, bring strong design skills, and deliver professional service in a busy salon. The position offers full-time or part-time hours, with a flexible schedule and competitive compensation based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Florida Nail Specialist, Nail Technician, Cosmetology, or equivalent license.
• Experience providing manicures and pedicures required.
• Strong acrylic and nail-design skills strongly preferred.
• Waxing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation and infection-control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional manicure and pedicure services.
• Apply acrylic nails and nail extensions.
• Create professional nail designs based on client requests.
• Perform nail shaping, filing, polishing, and general nail-care services.
• Apply regular polish, gel polish, and other nail products.
• Provide waxing services when assigned and properly qualified.
• Consult with clients regarding nail-care preferences, designs, services, and maintenance.
• Deliver friendly, respectful, and professional customer service.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized workstation.
• Follow Florida sanitation, safety, and cosmetology regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of salon services, products, and pricing.
• Recommend appropriate nail-care services and products to clients.
• Assist with appointment preparation, client intake, and salon organization as needed.
• Manage service time efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
• Build positive relationships with returning clients.
• Report damaged equipment or supply needs to management.

Skills

Manicure

Pedicure

Acrylic nails

Nail design

Waxing

Customer service

Sanitation

Education

Florida Nail Specialist license

Cosmetology license

Job description

Boca Raton, United States | Posted on 08/04/2026

Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time | Based on Business Needs

Pay Rate: $15.00 to $22.00 per Hour, Plus Tips

Employment Type: Direct Hire — 1099 Independent Contractor

Compensation: Based on Experience, Qualifications, and Demonstrated Skills

Job Summary

Ark Resource Group is assisting one of our verified employment partners in hiring a professional, dependable, and customer-focused Certified Nail Technician for a nail salon located in Boca Raton, Florida.

The selected candidate will provide manicure, pedicure, acrylic nail, nail-design, and waxing services while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for salon clients.

The hiring manager is currently conducting interviews with nail technicians who have experience providing manicures, pedicures, and waxing services. Candidates with strong acrylic and nail-design skills are especially encouraged to apply.

This opportunity is ideal for a nail technician who takes pride in delivering high-quality services, building positive client relationships, and following proper sanitation and safety procedures.

Work Schedule

• Full-time and part-time opportunities are available
• The salon’s regular business hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Workdays and hours will be assigned based on salon and client needs
• Weekend availability may be required
• Candidates must be available to work a flexible salon schedule
• Specific hours will be confirmed directly by the hiring employer

Payment Terms

• Pay rate: $15.00 to $22.00 per hour
• Tips are provided in addition to the hourly pay rate
• Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, portfolio, and demonstrated skills
• This is a direct-hire opportunity structured as a 1099 independent contractor position
• Payment schedule and additional engagement terms will be confirmed directly by the hiring business

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional manicure and pedicure services
• Apply acrylic nails, nail extensions, and other nail enhancements
• Create professional nail designs based on client requests
• Perform nail shaping, filing, polishing, and general nail-care services
• Apply regular polish, gel polish, and other available nail products
• Provide waxing services when assigned and properly qualified
• Consult with clients regarding nail-care preferences, designs, services, and maintenance
• Deliver friendly, respectful, and professional customer service
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized workstation
• Properly clean and disinfect tools, equipment, chairs, and service areas
• Follow all Florida sanitation, safety, and cosmetology regulations
• Maintain current knowledge of salon services, products, and pricing
• Recommend appropriate nail-care services and products to clients
• Assist with appointment preparation, client intake, and salon organization as needed
• Manage service time efficiently while maintaining quality standards
• Build positive and professional relationships with returning clients
• Report damaged equipment, sanitation concerns, or supply needs to salon management
• Follow all salon policies, procedures, appearance requirements, and customer-service standards
• Must hold a current and valid Florida Nail Specialist, Nail Technician, Cosmetology, or other applicable professional license
• Previous professional nail salon experience is preferred
• Experience providing manicures and pedicures is required
• Experience applying acrylic nails is strongly preferred
• Experience creating nail designs and nail art is strongly preferred
• Waxing experience is preferred
• Must understand proper sanitation, disinfection, and infection-control procedures
• Must be professional, dependable, punctual, and customer-focused
• Must be comfortable communicating directly with clients and salon staff
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a salon team
• Must be available for a flexible full-time or part-time schedule
• Weekend availability may be required
• Must have reliable transportation to the Boca Raton area
• Punctual and consistent attendance is required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to provide documentation verifying professional licensing or certification

Application Recommendation

Candidates are strongly encouraged to create and submit a portfolio showing examples of their previous work, particularly:

• Acrylic nail applications
• Nail designs and nail art
• Manicure and pedicure results
• Gel polish or nail-enhancement services
• Other specialty nail services

Applicants who do not currently have a professional portfolio may contact Ark Resource Group for assistance organizing and presenting photographs of their work before the interview.

Interview Process

The hiring manager is willing to interview qualified nail technicians with experience in manicures, pedicures, acrylic nails, nail designs, and waxing.

Candidates should be prepared to discuss their professional experience, availability, licensing, preferred services, and customer-service approach. Applicants may also be asked to present photographs or a portfolio demonstrating the quality of their work.

Benefits of Applying Through Ark Resource Group

• Assistance preparing for the interview and hiring process
• Assistance creating or organizing a professional work portfolio
• Competitive compensation based on experience and demonstrated skills
• Potential for professional growth based on performance and business needs
• Low-cost preventive care exams through Ark’s nonprofit partners
• Support from Ark Resource Group’s workforce and community programs

Applicants should be prepared to provide

• Florida professional license or certification information
• Full-time or part-time availability
• A summary of nail-service and waxing experience
• A portfolio or photographs of previous acrylic and nail-design work, when available

About Ark Resource Group

Ark Resource Group is a South Florida–based workforce partner connecting job-ready candidates with verified employers and staffing agencies. We support employment opportunities in beauty and personal care, recreation, youth programs, healthcare support, logistics, hospitality, construction, and administrative services.

We focus on helping individuals build meaningful and stable employment while providing access to workforce development and community health resources through our nonprofit affiliates.

Ark Resource Group and its employment partners are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Ark Resource Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicant Consent & Liability Waiver

By applying to this opportunity, you acknowledge that Ark Resource Group acts as a candidate sourcing and referral partner connecting job seekers with verified employers and staffing agencies. Ark Resource Group does not guarantee engagement, job duration, scheduled hours, tips, client volume, or compensation terms, as final selection decisions and contractor conditions are determined directly by the hiring business.

This opportunity is described as a direct-hire 1099 independent contractor engagement. Applicants are responsible for reviewing the final independent contractor agreement, payment structure, tax responsibilities, scheduling expectations, and other terms provided by the hiring business before accepting the opportunity.

Applicants may be required to complete employment eligibility verification, reference checks, professional license verification, certification verification, background screening, drug testing, or other onboarding steps depending on the hiring business’s requirements.

By submitting your application

You consent to the review and sharing of your Resume, portfolio, qualifications, professional license information, availability, and application information with Ark Resource Group’s verified employment partners for potential opportunities.

Ark Resource Group is not responsible for hiring or contractor decisions, payments, tax withholding, scheduling decisions, tip distribution, workplace conditions, salon operations, client assignments, or supervision conducted by the hiring business.

Ark Resource Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.