Executive Facilities Assistant (Seamstress Tailor - Laundry Attendant) VID 218516

NYS Office of General Services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

NYS Office of General Services in Albany, NY seeks an experienced seamstress/tailor to alter, repair, and create garments while engaging with clients to understand their needs. The role involves labeling and recording alterations and ensuring textiles are laundered and pressed to high standards.

The candidate should have four years of specialized sewing and laundering experience and knowledge of fabrics and sewing techniques. Availability for day shifts and on-call events may be required.

Qualifications

• Four years of proven specialized experience in sewing and laundering clothing and textiles, having sound knowledge of various fabrics and sewing techniques. Additional experience in maintenance and cleaning is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Alter and/or repair client’s garments and other articles, including hemming, mending, and alterations.
• Create garments and other articles while communicating with clients to determine their needs, specifications, and preferences.
• Label and record alterations of garments and other articles.
• Iron and press, using a pressing machine, to remove wrinkles and creases from garments and other articles.
• Remove stains from items using the appropriate procedures.

Skills

Sewing

Fabric knowledge

Customer communication

Laundering textiles

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Pressing equipment

Mangler

Job description

Responsibilities

• Alter and/or repair client’s garments and other articles, including hemming, mending, and alterations.
• Create garments and other articles while communicating with clients to determine their needs, specifications, and preferences.
• Label and record alterations of garments and other articles.
• Iron and press, using a pressing machine, to remove wrinkles and creases from garments and other articles.
• Remove stains from items using the appropriate procedures.
• Sort, wash, dry, press, and fold clothing and other textile items.
• Track which items belong to whom.
• Assist with maintaining orderly storage, care, and inventory of various facility materials.
• Assist in the maintenance and cleanliness of the facility’s interior and exterior grounds and property.
• Interact with colleagues, customers, and other individuals in a courteous, positive, and professional manner.
• Maintain a professional work demeanor under demanding conditions and changing deadlines.
• Perform tasks in an efficient, timely, and safe manner.
• Ability to work under time constraints.
• Ability to safely use different types of sewing machines and manglers.
• Perform other support of operations duties as assigned.

Operational Needs

• Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to work a variable schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays with on-call capacity to cover special events.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of proven specialized experience in sewing and laundering clothing and textiles, having sound knowledge of various fabrics and sewing techniques. Additional experience in maintenance and cleaning is favorable.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional years of experience as a seamstress/tailor is preferred.

Additional Comments

Shift: Must have day, night, and weekend availability. Schedule will be discussed during interview.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

For a full version of OGS's EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.